Open Congress : Water and Power - Major Bill Actions2008-09-23T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2009-01-01:/committee/302Bill Introduced: H.R.7023 To redesignate the third powerhouse facility administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and located at Grand Coulee Dam in Grand Coulee, Washington, as the "John W. Keys, III Powerplant", and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/action/1729002008-09-23T00:00:00Z
To redesignate the third powerhouse facility administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and located at Grand Coulee Dam in Grand Coulee, Washington, as the "John W. Keys, III Powerplant", and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6992 Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1726122008-09-22T00:00:00Z
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6994 Tule River Tribe Water Development Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1726162008-09-22T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of California to provide a water supply for domestic, municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6940 California Drought Alleviation Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-18:/action/1721662008-09-18T00:00:00Z
To provide flexibility for the operation of the Bureau of Reclamation C.W. "Bill" Jones Pumping Plant and the Harvey O. Banks Pumping Plant of the State of California in times of drought emergency, to support the establishment of a fish hatchery program to preserve and restore the Delta Smelt in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6825 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to assess the irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/action/1701262008-08-01T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to assess the irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.4841 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1689042008-07-31T00:00:00Z
To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 31, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-297. Bill Signed by President: H.R.4841 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1682882008-07-31T00:00:00Z
To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 31, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Introduced: H.R.6754 White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System Loan Authorization Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1699062008-07-31T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, engineering, and designing a certain water system project.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6768 Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1699502008-07-31T00:00:00Z
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.4841 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1675092008-07-25T00:00:00Z
To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 25, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: H.Res.1374 Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in the national and economic security of the United States and the contributions of hydroelectric power to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1673662008-07-24T00:00:00Z
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in the national and economic security of the United States and the contributions of hydroelectric power to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.4841 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-23:/action/1671882008-07-23T00:00:00Z
To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 23, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.6502 Arkansas Valley Conduit Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1663022008-07-15T00:00:00Z
To provide for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1199 Commending the Orange County Water District and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/action/1571172008-05-14T00:00:00Z
Commending the Orange County Water District and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6041 To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/action/1569102008-05-13T00:00:00Z
To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6024 Rio Grande Pueblos Irrigation Infrastructure Improvement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/action/1568902008-05-12T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to assess the irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos in the State of New Mexico and provide grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the Rio Grande Pueblos to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct existing infrastructure, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5770 To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change on water resources and water quality.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-10:/action/1494802008-04-10T00:00:00Z
To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change on water resources and water quality.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5710 Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Authorization Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/action/1528402008-04-03T00:00:00Z
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5511 Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/action/1463072008-02-28T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, Colorado, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5293 Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/action/1448362008-02-07T00:00:00Z
To approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation in Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the settlement, and for other purposes.<br /><br />