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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 27, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 13, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Arthur V. Watkins Dam Enlargement Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study (including an environmental evaluation and a cost allocation) on raising the height of the Arthur V. Watkins Dam for the development of additional storage to meet water supply needs within the Weber Basin Project area and the Wasatch Front, Utah.
Limits the federal share to 50% of the study's cost. Directs the Secretary to accept in-kind contributions of goods or services from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Authorizes appropriations.
Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.
People & committees
Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R–UT
Legislative record
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7654)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7654)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3626.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7654)
Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-339.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-339.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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