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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 16, 2005
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend the authority for drought assistance through September 30, 2010.
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Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R–OR
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13934; text as passed Senate: CR S13934)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13934; text as passed Senate: CR S13934)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/18/2005 without amendment. With written report No. 109-190.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/18/2005 without amendment. With written report No. 109-190.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-138.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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