bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
95-hr-14346,95,hr,14346,Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act,Water Resources Development,1978-10-13,1978-10-13,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,2,"Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act - Title I:  The Office of Water Management - Establishes within the Executive branch an Office of Water Management to which is transferred specified functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Water Resources Council, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to water resources.  Abolishes the Water Resources Council.  Requires the Office to develop a comprehensive water policy and to coordinate Federal water authorities. Title II:  The Independent Water Project Review Board - Establishes within the Executive Branch the Independent Water Project Review Board to establish a system for the evaluation of water resource construction projects proposed by Federal agencies and to coordinate such construction projects.",2025-09-02T17:11:46Z,
95-hr-14352,95,hr,14352,Water Supply Act,Water Resources Development,1978-10-13,1978-10-13,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,3,"Water Supply Act - Declares development of new water supplies to be in the national interest. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive water supply program, to survey water supply capacities, to propose methods of increasing water supplies, and to prepare drought contingency plans. Directs the Administrator of General Services to survey: (1) all federally controlled water storage projects to determine unnecessary water storage capacity;  and (2) all federally controlled lands to determine any unnecessary area on which water storage facilities could be constructed. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct water storage projects specifically authorized after enactment of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:11:46Z,
95-hr-14358,95,hr,14358,"A bill to provide assistance to rural water systems in achieving compliance with title XIV of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-10-13,1978-10-13,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]",SD,R,A000009,3,"Title I: Amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants: (1) to a water system or association with the legal authority to construct, operate, and maintain a water system to enable such a system or association to serve its users at a reasonable rate and to achieve compliance with national drinking water regulations imposed by Title XIV (Safety of Public Water Systems) of the Public Health Service Act;and (2) to a water system which has achieved compliance with all national drinking water regulations to enable such a  system to serve its users at a reasonable rate. Title II: Amendments to Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that any public water system: (1) which is located in a rural area; (2) which is not in compliance with any national primary drinking water regulation; (3) which is unable to comply because to achieve compliance would require the imposition of an unreasonable user rate; and (4) which has applied for a grant which would enable such system achieve compliance, shall be deemed to be in compliance from the date of grant application and ending on the date of application withdrawal or the date facilities are operational. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1979 for research, technical assistance, information, and training of personnel under Title XIV.",2024-08-01T20:07:14Z,
95-hr-14315,95,hr,14315,A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the purpose of providing guaranteed loans under title I of such Act to assist communities with a shortage of water supply.,Water Resources Development,1978-10-12,1978-10-12,"Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.",House,"Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]",IL,R,C000873,0,Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to guarantee those obligations incurred by units of local government to finance activities necessary to alleviate a shortage or potential shortage of potable water where the Secretary determines available grant funding is insufficient. Enables such a guarantee to be made even if the application and/or the total outstanding debt of a unit of local government fails to meet statutory requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to accept as security to assure repayment of such guaranteed debt: (1) a commitment by a local government to impose a unit surcharge on water; or (2) other financial resources of a local government.,2024-08-01T20:07:06Z,
95-sjres-159,95,sjres,159,"A Joint Resolution providing procedures for congressional disapproval of implementation of national water resources policies, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-09-08,1978-09-08,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY]",WY,R,W000092,14,Establishes a procedure for either House of Congress to disapprove any rule or regulation which would impose additional burdens on recipients of: (1) water supply from Federal projects; or (2) Federal grant or loan assistance for the development of water supply or treatment works. Requires any department or agency issuing any rule or regulation subject to disapproval to transmit copies to: (1) each House within three days of its issuance; and (2) the affected States at least 60 days prior to its issuance. Forbids any department or agency from initiating legal action to quantify or establish Federal or Indian reserve water rights without first notifying the appropriate congressional committees and affected States.,2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
95-s-3435,95,s,3435,"A bill to rename the Palmetto Bend Reservoir, located on the Navidad River near Edna, Texas, Lake Texana.",Water Resources Development,1978-08-18,1978-08-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,0,"Changes the name of the Palmetto Bend Reservoir on the Navidad River, Texas, to Lake Texana.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-13752,95,hr,13752,"A bill to provide assistance to rural water systems in achieving compliance with title XIV of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-08-07,1978-08-07,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]",SD,R,A000009,0,"Title I: Amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants: (1) to a water system or association with the legal authority to construct, operate, and maintain a water system to enable such a system or association to serve its users at a reasonable rate and to achieve compliance with national drinking water regulations imposed by Title XIV (Safety of Public Water Systems) of the Public Health Service Act;and (2) to a water system which has achieved compliance with all national drinking water regulations to enable such a  system to serve its users at a reasonable rate. Title II: Amendments to Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that any public water system: (1) which is located in a rural area; (2) which is not in compliance with any national primary drinking water regulation; (3) which is unable to comply because to achieve compliance would require the imposition of an unreasonable user rate; and (4) which has applied for a grant which would enable such system achieve compliance, shall be deemed to be in compliance from the date of grant application and ending on the date of application withdrawal or the date facilities are operational. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1979 for research, technical assistance, information, and training of personnel under Title XIV.",2024-08-01T20:06:43Z,
95-hr-13651,95,hr,13651,"A bill to change the name of the Palmetto Bend Reservoir on the Navidad River, Texas, to ""Lake Texana"".",Water Resources Development,1978-07-28,1978-07-28,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Young, John [D-TX-14]",TX,D,Y000043,0,"Changes the name of the Palmetto Bend Reservoir on the Navidad River, Texas, to Lake Texana.",2024-08-01T20:06:37Z,
95-hconres-668,95,hconres,668,"A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the authorization for the Oahe unit, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota should remain in effect.",Water Resources Development,1978-07-19,1978-07-19,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1]",SD,R,P000513,0,"Declares that the Oahe unit, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota, is a worthwhile project but that the authorized plan needs modification.  Welcomes a modification plan from the State of South Dakota.  Continues authorization for such project.",2024-08-01T19:56:01Z,
95-s-3292,95,s,3292,"A bill to provide for deauthorizing the initial stage of the Oahe Unit, James Division, Missouri River Basin Project, South Dakota.",Water Resources Development,1978-07-13,1978-07-13,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]",SD,D,A000017,0,"Terminates authorization for the construction, operation, and maintenance of reclamation facilities comprising the initial stage of the Oahe unit, James division, Missouri River basin project, South Dakota. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to the Congress within 18 months recommendations for the disposition of those Oahe unit facilities already acquired. Directs that all funds previously expended on the Oahe unit be charged against the Treasury of the United States and that all revenues from the disposition of land and facilities under this Act be deposited in the General Treasury. Provides that no property shall be disposed of at less than fair market value as determined by the Secretary. Enables the Secretary to give first right of refusal for the purchase of disposed property to the State of South Dakota or to previous owners.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-13379,95,hr,13379,A bill to authorize construction of the Gregory pumped-storage hydro-electric dam and reservoir.,Water Resources Development,1978-06-29,1978-06-29,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1]",SD,R,P000513,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to construct an adjacent-type pumped-storage hydroelectric dam as part of the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case project, South Dakota.",2024-08-01T20:06:30Z,
95-hr-13228,95,hr,13228,"A bill authorizing the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to survey, plan, construct and operate projects to bring water to or store water for areas with present or anticipated water shortages.",Water Resources Development,1978-06-21,1978-06-21,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]",WA,D,F000239,0,"Declares that development of new water supplies is in the national interest.  Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to survey, plan, construct, and operate projects for the storage of water needed to meet demands, and for its transportation to regions with present or anticipated water shortages.  Requires that each such project be specifically authorized by law. Provides that project costs be repayable over 50-year-maximum periods by the water users, pursuant to contracts with municipalities or other public organizations.  Makes a repayment exception for projects in rural population areas.",2024-08-01T20:06:22Z,
95-hr-13071,95,hr,13071,"A bill to amend Section 2 of the act entitled, ""An Act to Authorize the American River Basin Development, California, for Irrigation and Reclamation, and for other purposes."" (Act of October 14, 1949, 63 Stat. 852).",Water Resources Development,1978-06-09,1978-06-09,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14]",CA,D,M000436,0,"Expands the authorization for the American River Basin Development, California, to include a diversion structure and tunnel from the North Fork Consumes River to Camp Creek.",2024-08-01T20:06:10Z,
95-hr-13059,95,hr,13059,Water Resources Development Act,Water Resources Development,1978-06-08,1978-10-04,Text inserted in H.R. 8309 as passed House.,House,"Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4]",TX,D,R000312,3,"(Measure laid on table in House (See H. Res. 1325))  Water Resource Development Act - Adopts and authorizes the following works of improvement for navigation, flood control, and other purposes, to be carried out by the Secretary of the Army through the Chief of the Corps of Engineers: (1) specified bridges of the Atlantic Intracostal Waterway Bridges, Virginia and North Carolina; (2) Kodiak Harbor, Alaska (navigation improvements); (3) Blair and Sitcum Waterways, Tacoma Harbor, Washington (project for navigation); (4) Agana River, Territory of Guam (flood control); (5) Chetco River, Oregon (construction of navigation improvements); (6) Root River Basin, Minnesota (flood control); (7) Panama City Beaches, Florida (beach erosion control and hurricane flood protection); (8) Des Moines River Basin, Iowa and Minnesota (flood control); (9) Cazenovia Creek, Buffalo, New York (flood control); (10) Little Wood River, Idaho (flood control); (11) Greenville Harbor, Mississippi (navigation); (12) Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi (navigation); (13) the project for extension of the navigation season on the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway; (14) Robinson's Branch at Clark, Scotch Plains, and Rahway, New Jersey (flood control); (15) Rahway River and Van Winkles Brook, New Jersey (flood control); (16) Chehalis River, Washington (flood control); (17) Bushley Bayole area of Red River, Louisiana (flood control and other purposes after plan for mitigation of damages to fish and wildlife approved by Congress); (18) McNary Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington (construction of second powerhouse); (19) Wears Creek, Missouri (flood protection); (20) Libby Regulating Dam, Kootenai River, Montana (installation of power generating facilities); (21) San Franciso Harbor, California (navigation); (22) Hocking River, Ohio (flood control); (23) Halstead, Kansas (flood protection); (24) Cabin Creek, West Virginia (erosion control and other purposes); (25) Parker Lake, Muddy Boggy Creek, Oklahoma (flood control); (26) Savannah Harbor (navigation); (27) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas (navigation); and (28) Oakland Outer Harbor, California (navigation).   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to authorize the project for harbor modification at Cleveland Harbor, Ohio for construction.  Describes the stages of construction.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake the phase I design memorandum stage of advanced engineering and design of: (1) the project for navigation at Grays Harbor, Washington; (2) the project for beach erosion at Jekyll Island, Georgia; (3) the project for improvements on Red Bank and Fancher Creeks, California; (4) the project for flood control of the Namaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York and Byram River, Connecticut; (5) the project of flood control in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (6) the project for navigation on the Sacramento River, California, from San Francisco Bay to the port of Sacramento; (7) the project for harbor improvement at Crescent City, Del Norte County, California; (8) the project for treatment facilities for Kaw Lake, Arkansas River, Oklahoma; (9) the project for treatment facilities for Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Arkansas River, Oklahoma; and (10) the project for water quality control in the Arkansas-Red River Basin, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.  Requires a finding by the Chief of Engineers that the project is without substantial controversy before advanced engineering and design may be undertaken.   Authorizes:  (1) the construction of the three floodwater control structures on the Johns Creek Tributary and (2) a program of land treatment for erosion control in the Nonconnah Creek Basin, Tennessee and Mississippi.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake the phase I design memorandum stage of advanced engineering and design of a project for water supply within the New York Metropolitan area.  Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to begin construction of Stage I, New York City Water Tunnel No. 3.  Authorizes $25,000,000 to be appropriated for the project.  Provides for a non-Federal contribution of 25 percent of the costs, unless the EPA Administrator determines that the appropriate interests are participating in an approved plan for waste treatment facilities, and applicable water quality standards are not being violated.  Stipulates that the Secretary shall enter into agreements with the appropriate interests providing for: (1) repayment of costs of construction; (2) lands necessary for the project; and (3) non-Federal operation and maintainance in return for title to the project.   Repeals the authorizations for (1) the Trexler Dam and Lake project, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; (2) the Beargrass Creek Basin, Kentucky; and (3) a specified portion of the project for the Nansemond River, Virginia.   Authorizes the construction of a public water supply system as part of the project for the Caesar Creek, Ohio River Basin, Ohio.   Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct, as part of the project for flood protection on the Sacramento River, California, bank protection works along specified portions of the River.   Stipulates that, in the project for navigation improvements in Mobile Harbor, Theodore Ship Channel, Alabama, non-Federal interests shall contribute 25 percent of the costs of acquiring areas required for disposal of spoil and of necessary retaining dikes, bulkheads, embankments, and movement of materials therefor. Waives the requirement for such non-Federal contribution upon the determination by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that, for the area to which such construction applies, the State of Alabama, units of local government, and industrial concerns are participating in an approved plan for the construction, modification, expansion, or rehabilitation of waste treatment facilities, and that applicable water quality standards are not being violated.   Authorizes and directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a nonstructural project for the purposes of flood damage reduction and recreation on the Tittabawassee River at Midland, Michigan.  Provides for non-Federal participation in such project.   Modifies the project for the East Fork Lake, Ohio River Basin, Ohio, to authorize and direct the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a public water supply system in accordance with an existing plan.   Stipulates that, in the project for harbor improvements at Noyo, Mendocino, non-Federal interests shall contribute 25 percent of the costs of acquiring areas required for initial and subsequent disposal of spoil and of necessary retaining dikes, bulkheads, and embankments therefore.  Waives the requirement for such non-Federal contribution upon the determination by the Administrator of the EPA that, for the area to which such construction applies, the State of California, units of local governments, and industrial concerns are participating in an approved plan for the construction, modification, expansion, or rehabilitation of waste treatment facilities, and that applicable water quality standards are not being violated.  Stipulates that the Federal Government will bear the entire cost of standards are not being violated. Stipulates that the Federal Government will bear the entire cost of disposal should ocean disposal be used.   Modifies the navigation project for Lynnhaven Inlet Bay, and connecting waters, Virginia.  Provides for the United States to pay for remedial work to Long Creek Canal instead of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia.   Modifies the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Ohio River Basin.  Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to repair two bridges in Massillon, Ohio.  Provides for non-Federal ownership, operation and maintenance of the bridge.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to integrate the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case, South Dakota hydroelectric facility with the existing Missouri River Basin Federal Power System.   Allows non-Federal interests to furnish without cost an area satisfactory to the Secretary through the Chief of Engineers for the disposal of dredged material from the Stamford Harbor, Connecticut navigation project.  Stipulates that the Secretary through the Chief of Engineers shall construct a dike to retain the dredged material with non-Federal interests contributing 25 percent of the costs of the dike.   Modifies the Galveston Channel, Texas, navigation project to require non-Federal interests to contribute 25 percent of the costs.  Waives such requirement if the EPA Administrator finds that the appropriate interests are participating in an approved plan for waste treatment facilities and applicable water quality standards are not being violated.   Modifies the Houston Ship Channel (Greens Bayou), Texas, navigation project. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to perform such dredging operations as are necessary.   Modifies the navigation project at Mamaroneck Harbor, New York.  Provides for the Federal share of the additional costs of disposing dredged materials in ocean waters to be 80 percent.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to acquire lands, easements, rights-of-way, and to carry out relocations for the Wenatchee, Washington flood control project.  Requires local interests to reimburse the United States for the total costs of such acquisitions and relocations.   Stipulates that non-Federal interests shall contribute 25 percent of the costs of areas required for the disposal of spoil from the Intracostal Waterway from Jacksonville to Miami, Florida.   Modifies the project for flood protection and other purposes for Sandridge Dam and Reservoir, Ellicott Creek, New York.  Authorizes the Secretary, thourgh the Chief of Engineers, to construct a combination of channel enlargement work and diversion channels along Ellicott Creek mostly in the Town of Amherst.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct those features necessary for unimpaired hurricane flood protection for Jefferson Parish and Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, in pumping stations originally constructed by local interests. Provides for non-Federal cooperation for the additional work.   Modifies the flood control project in the St. Francis Basin, Mississippi River and tributaries.  Provides for improvement of the 15 mile Bayou and tributaries and Eight Mile Creek, Paragould, Arkansas.   Stipulates that the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, is to raise the south jetty of the Yaquina Bay and Harbor project, Oregon.  Requires local interests to provide the necessary lands easements, and rights-of-way for such modification.   Provides for the entire cost of the alteration of the Shepardstown Bridge to be borne by the United States for the Yazoo River, Mississippi, navigation project.   Modifies the flood control project for the Skagit River Basin, Washington.  Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) construct such additional flood control measures as are deemed justified by the Chief of Engineers to extend flood protection to Sedro Woolley, Washington, and (2) incorporate recreation facilities in such project. Requires the same conditions of local cooperation.   Modifies the Willow Creek, Oregon, flood protection project as recommended by the report of the Chief of Engineers.   Allows the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to reassign a portion of the storage space in the Chatfield Lake project, South Platte River Basin, Colorado, for joint flood control-conservation and other purposes.   Requires a non-Federal cash contribution of 4.4 percent of actual Federal construction costs plus 50 percent of any excess revenue from the non-Federal sale of coral dredge material from the Barbers Point Harbor project, Hawaii.   Deletes a requirement that local interests contribute in cash 2.6 percent of the estimated first cost of the general navigation facilities for the Honolulu Harbor improvement, Oahu, Hawaii.   Stipulates 25 percent of the costs of acquiring areas needed for disposal of spoil from the Brunswick Harbor project, Georgia, are to be paid by non-Federal interests.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a two-mile extension of the harbor navigation channel in the Wando River to the State Port Authority's Wando River terminal as part of the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, navigation project.  Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to provide funds for such extension.   Provides for 100 percent financing by the United States for operating and maintaining the sand bypassing facility as part of the navigation project for Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz, California.  Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) construct an impermeable core within the existing jetties; and (2) do such maintenance dredging as is necessary.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to provide drainage channels in conjunction with the pumping plant as part of the project for flood control in East St. Louis and vicinity, Illinois.   Sets forth the procedure which the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, is to use for the purpose of computing the economic justification for the project for Trinity River and tributaries, Texas.   Stipulates that the part of the project to divert Colorado River flows into Matagorda Bay, Texas, shall be constructed and maintained entirely at Federal expense.   Modifies the flood protection project at Winona, Minnesota, to provide that changes to two bridges made necessary by the project be done entirely at Federal expense.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to acquire at least 6,000 acreas of woodlands in the flood plain of the Obion Creek Basin, Kentucky.   Allows the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to credit against the requirements for non-Federal interest certain costs paid by the city of New London, Connecticut, in the project for hurricane protection and flood control.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct works to prevent shoreline erosion damage at and near Buhne Point as part of the navigation project for Humboldt Harbor and Bay, California.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to replace, renovate, and upgrade existing Federal facilities of the water resources development project for Harlan County Lake, Nebraska.   Modifies the project for Burlington Dam and Reservoir on the Souris River, North Dakota, in accordance with the recommendations of the district engineer.   Modifies the flood control project on Corte Madera Creek, Marvin County, California.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to: (1) construct the project from the vicinity of Lagunitas Road Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in accordance with the plan on file with the district engineer; (2) construct such flood proofing measures as needed in the vicinity of the Lagunitas Road Bridge to insure proper functioning of the project; and (3) eliminate any channel modifications upstream of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.   Relocates existing Nebraska Highway 12 through the relocated town of Niobrara, Nebraska.   Permits the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to do such work as may be required to remove natural shoals as they occur on the Yazoo River in Mississippi, from Greenwood south.   Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct, at full Federal expense, such flood control measures as the Chief determines are necessary and advisable at or in the vicinity of Pikeville, Kentucky and Grundy, Virginia, on the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River; Pineville, Kentucky, on the Cumberland River; and Williamson and Matewan, West Virginia, on the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River.  Authorizes and directs the Secretary to undertake measures including but not limited to dredging, clearing, and snagging, in the main streams and tributaries of the Tug and Levisa Forks of the Big Sandy River, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky; and the Cumberland River, upstream of Cumberland Falls, Kentucky.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake the advanced engineering and design for a flood control project at Milton, Pennsylvania.   Declares the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou to be a lawful bridge.   Relocates the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River at Springfield, South Dakota.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to take the necessary action to correct slope failures and erosion problems along the banks of the Coosa River to protect the Fort Toulouse National Historic Landmark and Taskigi Indian Mound in the county of Elmore, Alabama.   Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to include the costs and benefits of local improvements in the report on the enlargement of the Galveston Harbor and Channel, Texas, navigation project.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a project to improve water quality and for other purposes along the Martin Pena Canal between San Juan Bay and Pinones Lagoon, Puerto Rico.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to proceed with the plan for Trimble Wildlife Area replacement.   Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to take such emergency measures as needed to correct slope failures and erosion problems along the banks of the Black Warrior River to protect Mound State Monument near Moundville, Alabama.   Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a demonstration project to prevent and abate the deposit of sediment in Lake George and that part of Deep River upstream of such Lake through Lake Station, Indiana.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct such facilities as necessary to prevent bank erosion to protect Cox's Park, Jefferson County, Kentucky.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to provide a channel connecting Umbrella Creek, Georgia, with the Atlantic Intracostal Waterway alternate route by way of Dover Creek.  Prohibits the United States share of costs for such construction from exceeding 50 percent.  Requires non-Federal interests to provide a public wharf.   Declares certain portions of the Trent River in the city of New Bern, County of Craven, State of North Carolina, to be nonnagivable waters of the United States.   Authorizes the construction of a project for flood protection and other purposes for Saint Johns Bayou and the Madrid Floodway, Missouri.   Directs the Secretary through the Chief of Engineers, to amend the contract between the State of Illinois and the United States for use of storage space for water supply in Rend Lake on the Big Muddy River in Illinois to relieve the State of Illinois of the requirement to make annual payment until the storage is used for water supply purposes.   Authorizes the construction of the project for flood control and other purposes on the Zumbro River at Rochester, Minnesota.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to insure that the road crossing the Cottonwood Branch of Lewisville Lake, Texas, be at least 532 feet above main sea level.  Replaces, if necessary, the bridge across Cane Creek, Logan County, Arkansas.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake a demonstration project for the removal of silt and aquatic growth from Albert Lea Lake, Freeborn County, Minnesota, together with recommendations.   Authorizes the Corps of Engineers Museum Foundation to erect a memorial in honor of the Army Corps of Engineers in the vicinity of the District of Columbia, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Interior, the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  Prohibits the United States and the District of Columbia from incurring any expenses from this project.   Authorizes an additional appropriation for the Alabama-Coosa River Basin plan of development.   Transfers authority over the Trilby Wash Detention Basin (McMicken Dam) and outlet Channel, Maricopa County, Gila River Basin, Arizona, from the Secretary of the Air Force to the Secretary of the Army. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to take the necessary remedial measures to assure structural integrity and flood control capacity of such Basin.   Authorizes the construction of a water distribution system for the Island of Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to proceed expeditiously with the study and implementation of feasible flood control measures for Little Pigeon Creet, Indiana.   Modifies the lower Mississippi River project for flood control and improvement.  Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to take necessary measures to insure the stability, dependability, and safety of the Old River Control Complex, Louisiana.   Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) inspect the Buckeye Lake Dam and Levee, Ohio and the Lake-in-the-Hills Dam, Illinois; (2) submit a report to Congress concerning the structural stability of the dams and levee; (3) furnish a copy to the appropriate State Departments of Natural Resources; and (4) recommend necessary measures to assure the safety of the dams, levee, and surrounding areas.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, and in cooperation with others, to determine the extent of shoreline erosion damage in the United States causally related to the regulation of the Lake Superior water by the International Joint Commission United States and Canada.  Requires a report to Congress with the result of the survey and recommendations for indemnifying shoreline property owners.   Authorizes a project for flood control and other purposes for Pottstown and vicinity Schuylkill River Basin, Pennsylvania.   Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake a program of research to increase the capability of the Corps of Engineers to control river and harbor ice and to assist communities in breaking up such ice.   Declares that each resolution adopted by the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, or the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives, or their predecessors, during the Eighty-ninth Congress or any earlier Congress for review of any flood control, river and harbor, or other water resource report shall not be in effect after the date of enactment of this section unless funds were expended for carrying out such resolution during the Ninetieth Congress or any subsequent Congress prior to the Ninety-sixth Congress.   Directs the Secretary and the Chief of Engineers to compile and print the laws of the United States relating to water resource development enacted between November 8, 1966, and January 1, 1979 for the use of the Department of the Army.   Specifies the procedure by which Congress shall approve or disapprove the promulgation or repromulgation of any rule or regulation relating to rivers and harbors, flood control, beach erosion and other water resource development projects under the Secretary of the Army.  States that the Secretary shall transmit a copy of such rule or regulation to the Senate and the House of Representatives.  Provides for such rule or regulation to become effective if, at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session after promulgation, Congress has not disapproved the rule or regulation.   Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare and transmit to Congress a list of all bridges constructed, reconstructed, or removed over nagivable waters between January 1, 1948 and January 1, 1979.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to acquire real property as part of any water resource development project for park and recreation purposes.   Permits the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to modify any water resources development project for mitigation of damages to fish and wildlife within certain limits.  Requires the approval of the Committees on Environment and Public Works (Senate) and Public Works and Transportation (House) after receiving a report from the Secretary concerning such modification.   Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to preserve, restore, interpret, and maintain any properties entered into the National Register of Historic Places that are located on water resource development projects under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army.   Allows the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to compensate any owner or authorized user of any water well, spring, or artesian well damaged as a proximate cause of the construction of a major waterway. Requires such claim to be presented to an authorized agent of the Army Corps of Engineers within one year of the completion of the identifiable segment of the waterway project.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 by increasing the amount authorized to be appropriated to control streambank erosion.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 by extending the appropriation for flood protection at Grafton, North Dakota, through 1982.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to repeal the consent of Congress to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to construct a water diversion structure.   Authorizes the use of the Water storage capacity of the Belton Reservoir on Leon River, Texas, for water supply as well as irrigation purposes.   Authorizes the replacement and expansion of the existing industrial canal lock, or the construction of an additional lock in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet at Meraux, Louisiana.   Extends from 15 years to 50 years the period during which the Secretary shall be authorized, under the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, to provide periodic beach nourishment for a water resources development project.   Directs that the national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program established by the Water Resources Development Act of 1974, be completed by the end of fiscal year 1982.   Extends from fiscal year 1979 through fiscal year 1984 the authorization of appropriations for projects established under the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 for the collection and removal of drift and debris from publicly maintained commercial boat harbors.   Extends through fiscal year 1982 the authorization of appropriations for the purpose of obtaining increased law enforcement services at projects established under the Water Resources Development Act of 1976.   Amends the Act authorizing the Secretary to inspect dams to authorize the Secretary to restore those dams found to be in a hazardous condition if the State agrees to: (1) repay the costs with interest within 50 years and (2) maintain the dam.  Authorizes $15,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1981.  Exempts dams located in States with approved dam safety programs from inspection.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide assistance to any State that establishes a dam safety program.   Authorizes and directs the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to cause surveys for flood control and allied purposes to be made at specified locations in Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Alaska, and Wisconsin.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to study (1) siltation problems on the Mississippi River; and (2) the feasibility of redeveloping the hydroelectric capacity of the Jackson Mills Dam and the Mines Falls Dam at Nashua, New Hampshire.   Authorizes and directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the governments of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to make studies for the purposes of providing plans for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources of such territory and Commonwealth.   Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to study: (1) the feasibility of measures to prevent and abate streambank erosion along the Tensaw River in order to protect Blakeley, Alabama; (2) the need for water storage in various projects in North East Texas; (3) the feasibility of navigation improvements to Buffalo Harbor, New York; and (4) the possibility of rehabilitating the hydroelectric potential at former industrial sites, millraces, and similar types of facilities already constructed.  Requires reports on the result of such studies be given to Congress.",2025-09-02T17:10:55Z,
95-hr-12892,95,hr,12892,"A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to relocate the water supply intake facility at Springfield, South Dakota.",Water Resources Development,1978-05-31,1978-05-31,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]",SD,R,A000009,0,"Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River at Springfield, South Dakota.  Provides that the total cost of the relocation (estimated at $1,250,000) shall be paid by the United States.",2024-08-01T20:06:02Z,
95-s-3158,95,s,3158,"A bill to authorize the investigation to study the feasibility of the Santa Cruz Dam and Reservoir, Santa Cruz Irrigation District, New Mexico, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-05-26,1978-10-12,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,0,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1283)  Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after October 1, 1979, to make a full investigation and study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project to rehabilitate and improve the existing Santa Cruz Dam and Reservoir, Santa Cruz Irrigation District, New Mexico.  Directs the Secretary to consider the potential for developing the Santa Cruz Dam and Reservoir as a unit or part of the San Juan-Chama project.   Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-s-3097,95,s,3097,"A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of the Army to utilize specified procedures in carrying out the Federal Reclamation Program, the Small Watershed Program, and the Civil Works Program, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-05-17,1978-05-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,4,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Soil Conservation Service, and the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to conduct investigations for water resource development projects within their respective jurisdictions. Requires the Secretaries for each detailed feasibility investigation undertaken to prepare a feasibility report to be submitted to Congress describing the water resource problems of the area with respect to national economic development, regional development, water resource conservation, environmental quality, and social well-being.  Sets forth required contents to be included in feasibility reports. Provides for the reimbursement of the United States for water resource development projects planned under this Act according to a set percentage of the cost and the purpose of the project.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-12663,95,hr,12663,"A bill to establish a Potomac River Shoreline Area Commission for the purpose of developing a plan for the cooperative management by Federal, State, District of Columbia, and local authorities of certain areas along the Potomac River, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-05-10,1978-05-10,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]",VA,D,F000151,4,"Establishes a Potomac River Shoreline Area Advisory Commission to develop a plan for the management of specified areas of the Potomac River located in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Specifies the elements to be included in such plan.  Directs the Commission to submit the plan to the relevant State, local, and District of Columbia authorities for comments within 24 months following the funding of the Commission.  Directs the Commission to adjust the plan as necessary and to submit it to Congress within 60 days after initial submission to State and local authorities. Provides for such plan to take effect only at such time and in such manner as Congress directs. Directs the Commission to terminate within  30 days after the enactment of the plan by Congress, or within 36 months after the submission of the plan to Congress, whichever occurs first.",2024-08-01T20:05:54Z,
95-hr-12631,95,hr,12631,Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act,Water Resources Development,1978-05-09,1978-09-28,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,House,"Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]",MD,R,B000244,5,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1177 (Part II))  Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act - Establishes in the executive branch an independent Office for Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination.  Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Advisory Committee to advise the Director of the Office and to review and evaluate the annual report which the Office is required to make to Congress.   Requires such Office, after consultation with the Committee, to: (1) identify duplicative research efforts; (2) identify the need for additional research projects; (3) establish an effective mechanism for coordinating the research projects of the Federal Government with those of State and local government agencies; (4) assist in monitoring ongoing research projects and disseminate results and findings; and (5) exchange information with representatives of government departments, agencies, and independent establishments which administer research projects in the Chesapeake Bay area.   Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make available to the Office such administrative services and staff as may be reasonably required.   Authorizes to be appropriated to the Office for each of the fiscal years 1979-1981 such sums not to exceed $500,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.   Provides for the termination of the Act and the authorities conferred by the Act three years after the date of enactment.  Requires the Secretary of Commerce and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at such time, to report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Office and this Act.",2025-09-02T17:10:44Z,
95-hr-12320,95,hr,12320,A bill to amend title I of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974.,Water Resources Development,1978-04-24,1978-04-24,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]",KY,D,P000230,0,"Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the appropriations limitation on repair of a dam on the Big Sandy River, Kentucky and West Virginia.",2024-08-01T20:05:39Z,
95-hr-12132,95,hr,12132,"A bill to end the authorization of the Helm Reservoir project, Skillet Fork, Illinois.",Water Resources Development,1978-04-13,1978-04-13,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24]",IL,D,S000423,1,"Terminates the authorization of the Helm Reservoir project, Wabash River, Illinois.",2024-08-01T20:05:30Z,
95-hr-12139,95,hr,12139,"A bill authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control, navigation, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-04-13,1978-05-01,"Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1098.",House,"Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,J000135,2,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1098)  Authorizes additional appropriations for prosecution of the following river basin plans for flood control and navigation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers: (1) Alabama-Coosa River Basin; (2) Arkansas River Basin; (3) Brazos River Basin; (4) Central and Southern Florida; (5) Columbia River Basin; (6) Mississippi River and tributaries; (7) Missouri River Basin; (8) North Branch Susquehanna River Basin; (9) Ohio River Basin; (10) OuOuachita River Basin; (11) Red River Waterwa; (12) San Joaquin River Basin; (13) Santa Ana River Basin; (14) South Platte River Basin; (15) Tampa Harbor; and (16) Upper Mississippi River Basin.   Specifies that such additional authorizations shall not exceed $734,000,000.   Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct bank protection works along the reach of the Sacremento River and its tributaries from Red Bluff to Shasta Dam.  Includes mitigation of fish and wildlife losses induced by bank stabilization work. Authorizes not to exceed $25,000,000 appropriations in addition to previous appropriations.   Allots $591,122,000 of the amount authorized for appropriations for such river basin plans and the Sacremento River project for fiscal years beginning after October 1, 1978.  Specifies that $142,878,000 of the amount shall be for the fiscal year which began October 1, 1977.",2024-08-01T20:05:30Z,
95-hr-12089,95,hr,12089,"A bill to establish a Potomac River Shoreline Area Commission for the purpose of developing a plan for the cooperative management by Federal, State, District of Columbia, and local authorities of certain areas along the Potomac River, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-04-12,1978-04-12,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]",VA,D,F000151,0,"Establishes a Potomac River Shoreline Area Advisory Commission to develop a plan for the management of specified areas of the Potomac River located in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Specifies the elements to be included in such plan.  Directs the Commission to submit the plan to the relevant State, local, and District of Columbia authorities for comments within 24 months following the funding of the Commission.  Directs the Commission to adjust the plan as necessary and to submit it to Congress within 60 days after initial submission to State and local authorities. Provides for such plan to take effect only at such time and in such manner as Congress directs. Directs the Commission to terminate within  30 days after the enactment of the plan by Congress, or within 36 months after the submission of the plan to Congress, whichever occurs first.",2024-08-01T20:05:29Z,
95-s-2888,95,s,2888,"A bill to establish a Potomac River Shoreline Area Commission for the purpose of developing a plan for the cooperative management by Federal, State, District of Columbia, and local authorities of certain areas along the Potomac River, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1978-04-12,1978-04-12,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]",MD,R,M000241,0,"Establishes a Potomac River Shoreline Area Advisory Commission to develop a plan for the management of specified areas of the Potomac River located in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Specifies the elements to be included in such plan.  Directs the Commission to submit the plan to the relevant State, local, and District of Columbia authorities for comments within 24 months following the funding of the Commission.  Directs the Commission to adjust the plan as necessary and to submit it to Congress within 60 days after initial submission to State and local authorities. Provides for such plan to take effect only at such time and in such manner as Congress directs. Directs the Commission to terminate within  30 days after the enactment of the plan by Congress, or within 36 months after the submission of the plan to Congress, whichever occurs first.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-12023,95,hr,12023,Water Resources Research Act,Water Resources Development,1978-04-11,1978-04-11,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9]",VA,R,W000121,2,"Water Resources Research Act - Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 to establish water resources research centers and to promote a national program of water research. Title I:  State Water Resources Research Institutes - Authorizes funds to allow the Secretary of the Interior to assist participating States in the establishment of water resources research institutes.  Permits the governor of each State to designate one college or university to be the site of such research center or to cooperate with other States in the establishment of regional research centers. Authorizes sums to be annually awarded by the Secretary for the support of approved research centers.  Directs such approved centers to coordinate water resources research within their area and to act as a clearinghouse for research data. Provides a specified amount of matching funds to institutes for high priority projects. Directs the Secretary to designate such projects and provides criteria for such determination. Permits moneys authorized by this Act to be used for printing and publishing of research results and for other administrative costs. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act.  Requires the Secretary to make an annual determination of each participating State's eligibility for the purpose of making the annual grants authorized by this Act. Title II:  Additional Water Resources Research Programs - Authorizes a specified amount to be administered by the Secretary.  Permits such funds to be used for grants for water research projects.  Permits the Secretary to determine eligibility for such grants. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to seek the continuing advice of Federal, State and local governments to assure the best use of the funds available. Limits the Secretary's authority to programs authorized by this Act.  Permits advance payments for initial expenses.  Requires that as a condition of funding, all results of research be made available to the general public, except for specified national defense purposes. Authorizes the establishment of a center to catalog current and projected research in all fields of water research.  Directs the President to assign such center to an agency of the Executive Branch.  Sets forth the duties of such center. Directs the President to clarify agency responsibilities for water resource research as he deems appropriate. Directs the Secretary to annually report on the contributions made by the participating institutions and problems to be addressed in the future.",2025-09-02T17:10:19Z,
95-s-2820,95,s,2820,Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978,Water Resources Development,1978-04-04,1978-11-02,Public Law 95-578.,Senate,"Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]",WA,D,J000013,0,"(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 11153)  Reclamation Safety of Dams Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to modify Bureau of Reclamation dams and related facilities in order to preserve structural safety.   Provides that costs incurred for modifications due to age, normal deterioration, or from nonperformance of normal maintenance shall be considered to be project costs and be reimbursable as provided by existing law.  Provides that costs incurred for modifications due to new hydrologic or seismic data or safety criteria shall be nonreimbursable and nonreturnable under reclamation law.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 and ensuing years of such sums as necessary, not to exceed $100,000,000.  Requires that no funds be obligated for carrying out actual construction to modify an existing dam prior to 60 days from transmittal by the Secretary of the Interior of a report to Congress stating that modifications are necessary to insure dam safety.   Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse the Salt River Project for expenses to modify the Bartlett Dam, Arizona, spillway and outfall channel.   Authorizes the Secetary to:  (1) pay and discharge that portion of the cost associated with the replacement of the American Falls Dam, Idaho, which the irrigation spaceholder contracting entities are obligated to pay; and (2) enter into contracts with such entities to accomplish the discharge of such costs.   Finds that oversight has been accomplished with respect to three temporary water service contracts between the United States and the Westlands Water District, California.   Directs the Secretary to study and report to the President and Congress on the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving the existing Santa Cruz Dam and Reservoir, New Mexico. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for such study.   Extends the moratorium on studies for the interbasin transfer of water out of the Columbia Basin, Idaho.   Directs the Secretary to make the necessary repairs on the Scoggins Valley Road around Henry Hagg Lake, Oregon.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-s-2826,95,s,2826,Water Resources Research Act,Water Resources Development,1978-04-04,1978-04-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"Water Resources Research Act - Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 to establish water resources research centers and to promote a national program of water research. Title I:  State Water Resources Research Institutes - Authorizes funds to allow the Secretary of the Interior to assist participating States in the establishment of water resources research institutes.  Permits the governor of each State to designate one college or university to be the site of such research center, or to cooperate with other States in the establishment of regional research centers. Authorizes sums to be annually awarded by the Secretary for the support of approved research centers.  Directs such approved centers to coordinate water resources research within their respective areas and to act as clearinghouses for research data. Provides a specified amount of matching funds to institutes for high priority projects.  Directs the Secretary to designate such projects and provides criteria for such determination. Permits moneys authorized by this Act to be used for printing and publishing of research results and for other administrative costs. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act.  Requires the Secretary to make an annual determination of each participating State's eligibility for the purpose of making the annual grants authorized by this Act. Title II:  Additional Water Resources Research Programs - Authorizes a specified amount to be administered by the Secretary.  Permits such funds to be used for grants for water research projects. Permits the Secretary to determine eligibility for such grants. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to seek the continuing advice of Federal, State, and local governments to assure the best use of the funds available. Limits the Secretary's authority to programs authorized by this Act.  Permits advance payments for initial expenses.  Requires that as a condition of funding, all results of research be made available to the general public, except for specified national defense purposes. Authorizes the establishment of a center to catalog current and projected research in all fields of water research.  Directs the President to assign such center to an agency of the Executive Branch. Directs the President to clarify agency responsibilities for water resource research as he deems appropriate. Directs the Secretary to annually report on the contributions made by the participating institutions and problems to be addressed in the future.",2025-09-02T17:14:01Z,
95-hr-11828,95,hr,11828,Comprehensive Water Management Act,Water Resources Development,1978-04-03,1978-04-03,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,0,"Comprehensive Water Management Act - Title I: Office of Water Resources - Creates the Office of Water Resources within the Executive Office of the President.  Requires such Office to advise the President concerning present and future State and Federal water management programs.  Directs the Office to coordinate research related programs with the Director of the Office of Water Research and Technology. Creates within the Office of Water Resources a Federal water advisory council and a State water advisory council to advise and assist the Director of the Office of Water Resources in carrying out his duties. Requires the President to submit to the Congress an annual water resources report which shall evaluate existing and potential programs of Federal, State, and local governments. Title II:  State Comprehensive Water Management Program - Authorizes appropriations to the Office of Water Resources to be used for grants to the States to help fund their participation in the development of a comprehensive water management program.  Directs the Office to establish procedures for the providing of assistance to the States.  Requires participating States to provide the Office with a summary of programs and policies, current and anticipated problems, needs and priorities and other specified information.  Directs the Office to review the State summaries and to comment on such matters as conflicts between State and Federal programs, the consistency of Federal and State goals and priorities, and areas of national interest and their relationship to State programs. Requires the Office to give approval to State programs that include a flexible approach to comprehensive water and related land management and which include: (1) provisions for public involvement and for cooperation between the State and the Federal Government and affected States; (2) provide for comprehensive management of intrastate and interstate water resources; (3) set forth the administrative procedures of and designate a State entity to administer the program; and (4) require the State entity to annually assess the progress of its program and report such findings to the Office of Water Resources; (4) and other specified requirements. Requires reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to a State agency deemed by the Office to be administering a program which substantially fails to comply with a requirement for an approved program.  Requires the Office to suspend grants upon a finding that a State program fails to substantially comply with the requirements of this Act. Title III:  Interstate Coordinating Commissions - Sets forth the procedure necessary for the establishment of an Interstate Water Coordinating Commission to coordinate activities among participating States and relevant Federal agencies. Title IV:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes the appropriation to the Office of Water Resources of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Repeals the Water Resources Planning Act, as amended.",2025-09-02T17:10:08Z,
95-hr-11691,95,hr,11691,A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act so as to strengthen and protect the rights of the States and delineate Congressional authority and responsibility with regard to national water resources policy.,Water Resources Development,1978-03-21,1978-03-21,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO-5]",CO,R,A000219,0,"Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to require, among other things: (1) that procedures established by the Water Resources Council for preparation of regional or river basin plans and for the formulation of Federal water and related land resources projects which affect or will be affected by existing Federal or State law or interstate or international compact shall be submitted to Congress and effectuated only if enacted into law by Congress;  and (2) that in the formulation of any recommendation for a national policy revision under the Act that the Council shall hold public hearings.",2024-08-01T20:05:06Z,
95-hr-11655,95,hr,11655,"A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act (75 Stat. 244, as amended).",Water Resources Development,1978-03-20,1978-07-11,"Measure laid on table in House, S. 2701 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,0,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1158)  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the expenses of the Water Resources Council.  Abolishes the Council on the last day of fiscal year 1978.  Transfers specified authorities, powers, funtions and duties of the Council to the Secretary of the Interior.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the comprehensive river basin planning program and national water assessments, allocating specified amounts for: (1) the Columbia River Estuary Special Study; (2) the New England Port and Harbor Study; (3) the Hudson River Basin Level B Study; and (4) Case Studies of the Application of Cost Sharing Policy Options for Flood Plan Management in the Connecticut River Basin.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for grants to States for assistance in developing water and related land resources plans.   Provides authority for supplemental authorizations of appropriations for salary and employee benefits as provided by law.",2024-08-01T20:05:07Z,
95-hr-11612,95,hr,11612,A bill to terminate the authorization for the Trexler Dam and Lake Project as part of the Delaware River Basin project.,Water Resources Development,1978-03-16,1978-03-16,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]",PA,D,R000423,0,"Terminates the authorization for the Trexler Dam and Lake project, Pennsylvania, as a part of the Delaware River Basin project.",2024-08-01T20:05:08Z,
95-s-2701,95,s,2701,"An Act to amend the Water Resources Planning Act (75 Stat. 244, As Amended).",Water Resources Development,1978-03-09,1978-09-30,Public Law 95-404.,Senate,"Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]",AK,D,G000388,1,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1494)  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the expenses of the Water Resources Council.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the comprehensive river basin planning program and national water assessments, allocating specified amounts for:  (1) the Columbia River Estuary Special Study; (2) the New England Port and Harbor Study; (3) the Hudson River Basin Level B Study; and (4) Case Studies of the Application of Cost Sharing Policy Options for Flood Plan Management in the Connecticut River Basin.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for grants to States for assistance in developing water and related land resources plans.   Provides authority for supplemental authorizations of appropriations for salary and employee benefits as provided by law.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-s-2704,95,s,2704,Water Research and Development Act of 1978,Water Resources Development,1978-03-09,1978-10-17,Public Law 95-467.,Senate,"Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]",AK,D,G000388,1,"(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)  Water Research and Development Act - =Title I: Water Resources Research and Development= - Provides for the designation of a water resources research and technology institute at a college or university within each State.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assist such institutes in the study of the hydrologic cycle; the conservation and reuse of water; the economic, legal and social aspects of water use; and other specified topics.   Directs each State institute to annually report to the Secretary concerning its efforts to coordinate water resources research within its jurisdiction.  Requires such institutes to cooperate with the Secretary in the development of five-year water resources research and development program.  Directs the institute to transmit all research and development proposals from the academic community to the Secretary for consideration and funding.  Authorizes a program to provide funds, on a competitive basis, to State institutes for transferring research results to other organizations for further development and practical use.   Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to institutes to match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, funds available to institutes from non-Federal sources to meet the necessary expenses of specific water and related land resource research projects.   Permits the Secretary to make grants to qualified educational institutions, private foundations, private firms, and individuals to conduct water research and development projects.  Allows the Secretary to make advance payments of initial expenses to facilitate such projects.   Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act until 30 days have elapsed following the transmittal of a report concerning such expenditures to designated committees of Congress.  Requires that such report include among other things, the location, characteristics, and estimated cost of such projects.   =Title II:  Water Research and Development for Saline and Other Impaired Waters= - Directs the Secretary to conduct, encourage, and promote research aimed at converting impaired water into water suitable for beneficial uses.  Directs the Secretary to carry out engineering and technical work to test various saline water conversion processes.  Requires the Secretary to study the economic aspects of various techniques of saline water conversion.  Directs the Secretary to use the expertise of the Department of the Interior in water marketing activities.  Permits the Secretary to receive compensation for studies or surveys related to impaired waters.   =Title III:  Technology Transfer and Information Dissemination= - Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a research assessment and technology transfer program.  Permits the Secretary to create and maintain a national center for the acquisition, processing and dissemination of information concerning water resources research, technology development, and demonstration.   =Title IV:  General Provisions= - Grants the Secretary powers consistent with the duties assigned under this Act.  Authorizes funds for the implementation of this Act in the categories of research, development and demonstration plant studies.   Limits the use of funds for foreign activities under this Act.  Sets criteria for the approval of grants under this Act.  Directs the Secretary to cooperate with relevant Federal, State and local agencies in the implementation of this Act.  Permits the Secretary to receive compensation for waters and byproducts created by programs created by this Act.   Sets forth the policy with regard to patents under this Act.   Requires the Secretary to report to the President and Congress annually concerning the programs created by this Act.   Repeals the Water Resources Research Act of 1964, and the Saline Water Conversion Act of 1971.   Requires that rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to this Act or relating to a desalting plants study under Public Law 95-84 be transmitted to Congress for a 30-day waiting period.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-s-2682,95,s,2682,A bill to authorize construction of the Gregory County pumped-storage facility.,Water Resources Development,1978-03-07,1978-03-07,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]",SD,D,M000452,1,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to construct an adjacent-type pumped-storage hydroelectric dam as part of the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case project, South Dakota.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-11226,95,hr,11226,Water Research and Development Act,Water Resources Development,1978-03-01,1978-07-11,"Measure laid on table in House, S. 2704 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,1,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1156)  Water Research and Development Act - =Title I: Water Resources Research and Development= - Provides for the designation of a water resources research and technology institute at a college or university within each State.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assist such institutes in the study of the hydrologic cycle; the conservation and reuse of water; the economic, legal and social aspects of water use; and other specified topics.   Directs each State institute to annually report to the Secretary concerning its efforts to coordinate water resources research within its jurisdiction.  Requires such institutes to cooperate with the Secretary in the development of five-year water resources research and development program.  Authorizes a program to provide funds, on a competitive basis, to State institutes for transferring research results to other organizations for further development and practical use.   Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to institutes to match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, funds available to institutes from non-Federal sources to meet the necessary expenses of specific water and related land resource research projects.   Permits the Secretary to make grants to qualified educational institutions, private foundations, private firms, and individuals to conduct water research and development projects.  Allows the Secretary to make advance payments of initial expenses to facilitate such projects.   Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act until 30 days have elapsed following the transmittal of a report concerning such expenditures to designated committees of Congress.  Requires that such report include among other things, the location, characteristics, and estimated cost of such projects.   =Title II:  Water Research and Development for Saline and Other Impaired Waters= - Directs the Secretary to conduct, encourage, and promote research aimed at converting impaired water into water suitable for beneficial uses.  Directs the Secretary to carry out engineering and technical work to test various saline water conversion processes.  Requires the Secretary to study the economic aspects of various techniques of saline water conversion.  Directs the Secretary to use the expertise of the Department of the Interior in water marketing activities. Permits the Secretary to receive compensation for studies or surveys related to impaired waters.   =Title III:  Technology Transfer and Information Dissemination= - Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a research assessment and technology transfer program.  Permits the Secretary to create and maintain a national center for the acquisition, processing and dissemination of information concerning water resources research, technology development, and demonstration.   =Title IV:  General Provisions= - Grants the Secretary powers consistent with the duties assigned under this Act.  Authorizes funds for the implementation of this Act.  Limits the use of funds for foreign activities under this Act.  Sets criteria for the approval of grants under this Act.  Directs the Secretary to cooperate with relevant Federal, State and local agencies in the implementation of this Act.  Permits the Secretary to receive compensation for waters and byproducts created by programs created by this Act.   Sets forth the policy with regard to patents under this Act.   Requires the Secretary to report to the President and Congress annually concerning the programs created by this Act.   Repeals the Water Resources Research Act of 1964, and the Saline Water Conversion Act of 1971.   Requires that rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to this Act or relating to a desalting plants study under Public Law 95-84 be transmitted to Congress for a 45-day waiting period.",2025-09-02T17:09:50Z,
95-s-2622,95,s,2622,A bill to acquire certain lands so as to assure the preservation and protection of the Potomac River shoreline.,Water Resources Development,1978-03-01,1978-03-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]",MD,R,M000241,0,Vests in the United States the title and interest to specified lands constituting a part of the Potomac River shoreline within the District of Columbia. Designates the Secretary of the Interior to administer such lands so as to insure the preservation and protection of the shoreline and for recreational and related purposes. Sets forth procedures for the just compensation for lands taken.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-11178,95,hr,11178,A bill to authorize construction of the Gregory pumped-storage hydroelectric dam and reservoir.,Water Resources Development,1978-02-28,1978-02-28,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]",SD,R,A000009,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to construct an adjacent-type pumped-storage hydroelectric dam as part of the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case project, South Dakota.",2024-08-01T20:04:52Z,
95-hr-11153,95,hr,11153,Reclamation Safety of Dams Act,Water Resources Development,1978-02-24,1978-10-14,"Measure laid on table in House, S. 2820 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,22,"(Measure laid on table in House, S. 2820 passed in lieu)  Reclamation Safety of Dams Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to modify Bureau of Reclamation dams and related facilities in order to preserve structural safety.   Provides that costs incurred for modifications due to age, normal deterioration, or from nonperformance of normal maintenance shall be considered to be project costs and be reimbursable as provided by existing law.  Provides that costs incurred for modifications due to new hydrologic or seismic data or safety criteria shall be nonreimbursable and nonreturnable under reclamation law.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 and ensuing years of such sums as necessary, not to exceed $100,000,000.  Requires that no funds be obligated for carrying out actual construction to modify an existing dam prior to 60 days from transmittal by the Secretary of the Interior of a report to Congress stating that modifications are necessary to insure dam safety.   Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse the Salt River Project for expenses to modify the Bartlett Dam, Arizona, spillway and outfall channel.   Authorizes the Secetary to:  (1) pay and discharge that portion of the costs associated with the replacement of the American Falls Dam, Idaho, which the irrigation spaceholder contracting entities are obligated to pay; and (2) enter into contracts with such entities to accomplish the discharge of such costs.   Finds that oversight has been accomplished with respect to three temporary water service contracts between the United States and the Westlands Water District, California.   Directs the Secretary to study and report to the President and Congress on the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving the existing Santa Cruz Dam and Reservoir, New Mexico. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for such study.   Extends the moratorium on studies for the interbasin transfer of water out of the Columbia Basin, Idaho.   Directs the Secretary to make the necessary repairs on the Scoggins Valley Road around Henry Hagg Lake, Oregon.",2025-09-02T17:09:50Z,
95-s-2577,95,s,2577,Comprehensive Water Management Act,Water Resources Development,1978-02-23,1978-02-23,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"Comprehensive Water Management Act - Title I: Office of Water Resources - Creates the Office of Water Resources within the Executive Office of the President.  Requires such Office to advise the President concerning present and future State and Federal water management programs.  Directs the Office to coodinate research-related programs with the Director of the Office of Water Research and Technology. Creates within the Office of Water Resources a Federal Water Advisory Council and a State water advisory council to advise and assist the Director of the Office of Water Resources in the carrying out of duties. Requires the President to submit to the Congress an annual water resources report.  Directs that such report shall evaluate existing and potential programs of Federal, State, and local governments. Title II:  State Comprehensive Water Management program - Authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Office of Water Resources to be be used for grants to the States to help fund their participation in the development of a comprehensive water management program.  Directs the Office to establish procedures for the providing of assistance to the States.  Requires participating States to provide the Office with a summary of programs and policies, current and anticipated problems, needs and priorities, and other specified information.  Directs the Office to review the State summaries and to comment on such matters as conflicts between State and Federal programs, the consistency of Federal and State goals and priorities, and areas of national interest and their relationship to State programs. Requires the Office to give approval to State programs that include a flexible approach to comprehensive water and related land management and which include: (1) provisions for public involvement and for cooperation between the State and the Federal Government and affected States; (2) provide for comprehensive management of intrastate and interstate water resources; (3) set forth the administrative procedures of and designate a State entity to administer the program; (4) require the State entity to annually assess the progress of its program and report such findings to the Office of Water Resources; and other specified requirements. Requires reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to a State agency deemed by the Office to be administering a program which substantially fails to comply with a requirement for an approved program. Requires the Office to suspend grants upon a finding that a State program fails to substantially comply with the requirements of this Act. Title III:  Interstate Coordinating Commissions - Sets forth the procedure necessary for the establishment of an Interstate Water Coordinating Commission to coordinate activities among participating States and relevant Federal agencies. Title IV:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes the appropriation to the Office of Water Resources such of sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:13:54Z,
95-s-2578,95,s,2578,A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act so as to strengthen and protect the rights of the States and delineate Congressional authority and responsibility with regard to national water resources policy.,Water Resources Development,1978-02-23,1978-02-23,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE]",NE,R,C001006,0,"Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to provide for Senate confirmation of the chairmanships of the Water Resources Council and of the regional river basin commissions. Requires that changes in the principles, procedures, and standards for Federal participants in the preparation of comprehensive Federal water and land resources projects be submitted to and approved by Congress. Establishes a procedure for public hearings by the Water Resources Council on any revision in the national water resources policy.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-11051,95,hr,11051,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to defer repayment of municipal and industrial costs of the Dickinson Unit.,Water Resources Development,1978-02-22,1978-02-22,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large]",ND,R,A000208,0,"Amends the Reclamation Authorization Act of 1975 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to defer repayment of municipal and industrial water supply costs of the Dickinson Unit, North Dakota.",2024-08-01T20:04:44Z,
95-hr-10988,95,hr,10988,Dam Inspection Act,Water Resources Development,1978-02-15,1978-02-15,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]",CA,D,R000558,0,"Dam Inspection Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to inventory and inspect all dams in the United States.  Sets forth procedures for such inspections.  Directs the Secretary to notify the Governor of the State involved of any hazardous condition which is discovered. Requires the Secretary to furnish technical and financial assistance and training for the establishment of Federal and State dam safety programs. Authorizes the establishment of a Dam Safety Review Board to review dam safety and inspection procedures and standards. Directs the Secretary to study dam inspection techniques.  Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1982 to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T17:09:45Z,
95-hr-10715,95,hr,10715,"A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct an inspection of the Buckeye Lake dam and levee, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, to determine its structural stability.",Water Resources Development,1978-02-02,1978-02-02,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]",OH,R,A000221,1,"Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to determine the structural stability of the Buckeye Lake Dam and levee, Ohio.",2024-08-01T20:04:26Z,
95-hjres-709,95,hjres,709,A resolution to express the sense of the Senate and House jointly with regard to establishment of a National Water Resources Management Policy.,Water Resources Development,1978-02-01,1978-02-01,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1]",MT,D,B000243,15,Declares it the sense of the Senate and House jointly that no new national water resources management policy shall be implemented without Congressional concurrence. Sets forth a procedure whereby States shall be given an opportunity to participate in the formulation of such policy.,2024-08-01T19:57:18Z,
95-s-2444,95,s,2444,"A bill to amend the Act of August 8, 1972 (public Law 92-367) relating to a national program of inspection of dams.",Water Resources Development,1978-01-27,1978-06-12,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 95-830)  Amends the National Dam Inspection Program to grant the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, the authority:  (1) to enter and inspect any dam site; and (2) to have access to records and documents concerning such dam site, pursuant to the national program of inspection of dams.   Provides for priority in the courts for consideration of any judicial proceedings subsequent to dam inspection activities.   Provides that no action or failure to act under such Program shall create any liability for agents or contractors of the United States for damages caused by such action or failure to act beyond the amount of any contract entered into pursuant to such Act.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-s-2437,95,s,2437,"A bill to amend the Act of August 8, 1972 (Public Law 92-367) to provide Federal assistance to the States for the development and implementation of effective dam safety programs, in order to protect human life and property.",Water Resources Development,1978-01-26,1978-06-12,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,11,"(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Excludes from the National Dam Inspection Program, dams in any State with an approved State Dam inspection program established in accordance with this Act.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979, 1980, and 1981, to the Secretary of the Army to develop and implement a national Dam Safety program.  Stipulates the formula for allocation of such appropriations.  Directs the Secretary to furnish financial and training assistance to any State which establishes a Dam Safety Program which meets specified criteria.  Directs the Secretary to guarantee any dam failure liability insurance of a dam owner.   Requires the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury to jointly report to the Congress within 18 months after enactment with an analysis of the development of insurance guarantees or reinsurance or other mechanishm providing financial protection for those owning a dam inspected under a State program.   Establishes a Federal Dam Safety Review Board: (1) to review the procedures and standards in dam design and safety analysis; and (2) to monitor State implementation of this Act.  Directs the Secretary to study techniques of dam inspection.  Authorizes appropriations to the Board for the fiscal year 1979, and each fiscal year thereafter, of such sums as may be necessary.   Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards, to research improved techniques and equipment for rapid and effective dam inspection.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-10277,95,hr,10277,A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1946 to provide that the conservation storage capacity provided by the Belton Reservoir in Texas shall be available for purposes other than irrigation.,Water Resources Development,1977-12-07,1977-12-07,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Poage, W. R. [D-TX-11]",TX,D,P000398,0,"Amends the Flood Control Act of 1946 to permit the conservation storage capacity of the Belton Reservoir, Texas, to be used for purposes other than irrigation.",2024-08-01T20:04:10Z,
95-hr-10178,95,hr,10178,"A bill to provide that the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General shall not withhold water deliveries from any beneficiary of a Federal reclamation project for the purpose of achieving conformity with the reclamation rules and regulations proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior (Federal Register, vol. 42, No. 165, August 25, 1977) until January 1, 1979.",Water Resources Development,1977-11-30,1977-11-30,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41]",CA,R,W000610,0,"States that during the period following the enactment of this Act until December 31, 1978, neither the Secretary of the Interior nor the Attorney General shall withhold water delivery from any beneficiary of a Federal reclamation project for purposes of achieving conformity with acreage limitations or residency requirements of reclamation law.",2024-08-01T20:04:01Z,
95-hjres-664,95,hjres,664,"Joint resolution to postpone until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed pursuant to the proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977 (43 C.F.R. 426), relating to Federal reclamation law.",Water Resources Development,1977-11-29,1977-11-29,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]",CA,D,R000558,0,"Postpones until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed from proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977, relating to acreage limitation provisions of Federal reclamation laws. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to approve voluntary sales of excess lands in any irrigation district (except in Westlands Water District, California) if the Secretary finds that such sales are in compliance with the proposed regulations. States that the time period of any existing recordable contract will not be affected by this resolution, except for those which expire during the period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act and ends December 31, 1978, which would be granted an additional six months.",2024-08-01T19:57:18Z,
95-hr-10064,95,hr,10064,Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act,Water Resources Development,1977-11-08,1977-11-08,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]",MD,R,B000244,2,"Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act - Establishes in the executive branch an independent establishment known as the Office for Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination. Requires such Office to:  (1) identify duplicative research projects; (2) identify the need for additional research projects; and (3) establish an effective mechanism for coordinating the research projects of the Federal Government with those of State and local government agencies. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make available such administrative services and staff as may be reasonably necessary. Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Advisory Committee to provide a continuing review of the research projects of the Chesapeake Bay area and to advise the Director of the Office. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Office for fiscal years 1978- 1980, such sums not to exceed $300,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:09:13Z,
95-hr-10004,95,hr,10004,Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act,Water Resources Development,1977-11-03,1977-11-03,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,6,"Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act - Title I:  The Office of Water Management - Establishes within the Executive branch an Office of Water Management to which is transferred specified functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Water Resources Council, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to water resources.  Abolishes the Water Resources Council.  Requires the Office to develop a comprehensive water policy and to coordinate Federal water authorities. Title II:  The Independent Water Project Review Board - Establishes within the Executive Branch the Independent Water Project Review Board to establish a system for the evaluation of water resource construction projects proposed by Federal agencies and to coordinate such construction projects.",2025-09-02T17:09:13Z,
95-hr-10008,95,hr,10008,Water Supply Act,Water Resources Development,1977-11-03,1977-11-03,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,6,"Water Supply Act - Declares development of new water supplies to be in the national interest. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive water supply program, to survey water supply capacities, to propose methods of increasing water supplies, and to prepare drought contingency plans. Directs the Administrator of General Services to survey: (1) all federally controlled water storage projects to determine unnecessary water storage capacity;  and (2) all federally controlled lands to determine any unnecessary area on which water storage facilities could be constructed. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct water storage projects specifically authorized after enactment of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:09:13Z,
95-s-2281,95,s,2281,An original bill authorizing an increase in the monetary authorization for nine comprehensive river basin plans.,Water Resources Development,1977-11-02,1977-11-16,Public Law 95-189.,Senate,"Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]",AK,D,G000388,0,"Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan of development of each of the following river basins: (1) Alabama-Coosa River Basin, $5,000,000; (2) Arkansas River Basin, $1,000,000; (3) Brazos River Basin $14,000,000; (4) Mississippi River Basin, $22,000,000; (5) Missouri River Basin $59,000,000; (6) North Branch, Susquehanna River Basin, $32,000,000; (7) Ohio River Basin, $18,000,000; (8) San Joaquin River Basin, $61,000,000; (9) South Platte River Basin, $3,000,000.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-9881,95,hr,9881,A bill authorizing an increase in the monetary authorization for nine comprehensive river basin plans.,Water Resources Development,1977-11-01,1977-11-03,"Measure laid on table, similar provisions in S. 2281 as passed House.",House,"Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,J000135,2,"Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan of development of each of the following river basins:  (1) Alabama-Coosa River Basin, $5,000,000;  (2) Arkansas River Basin, $1,000,000;  (3) Brazos River Basin $14,000,000;  (4) Mississippi River Basin, $22,000,000;  (5)Missouri River Basin $59,000,000;  (6) North Branch, Susquehanna River Basin, $32,000,000; (7) Ohio River Basin, $18,000,000;  (8) San Joaquin River Basin, $61,000,000; and (9) South Platte River Basin, $3,000,000.",2024-08-01T20:03:45Z,
95-hr-9844,95,hr,9844,A bill to amend section 62(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for dam work on the Big Sandy River.,Water Resources Development,1977-10-31,1977-10-31,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]",KY,D,P000230,0,"Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for dam repair on the Big Sandy River, Kentucky and West Virginia. Authorizes the appropriation of additional funds for such repair during fiscal year l978.",2024-08-01T20:03:45Z,
95-sjres-96,95,sjres,96,"A joint resolution to postpone until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed pursuant to the proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977 (43 CFR 426), relating to Federal reclamation law.",Water Resources Development,1977-10-31,1977-10-31,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,10,"Postpones until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed from proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977, relating to acreage limitation provisions of Federal reclamation laws. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to approve voluntary sales of excess lands in any irrigation district (except in Westlands Water District, California) if the Secretary finds that such sales are in compliance with the proposed regulations. States that the time period of any existing recordable contract will not be affected by this resolution, except for those which expire during the period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act and ends December 31, 1978, which would be granted an additional six months.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-9706,95,hr,9706,"A bill to provide that the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General shall not withhold water deliveries from any beneficiary of a Federal Reclamation Project for the purpose of achieving conformity with the Reclamation Rules and Regulations proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation (Federal Register, vol. 42, No. 165, August 25, 1977) until January 1, 1979.",Water Resources Development,1977-10-20,1977-10-20,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,5,"States that during the period following the enactment of this Act until December 31, 1978, neither the Secretary of the Interior nor the Attorney General shall withhold water delivery from any beneficiary of a Federal reclamation project for purposes of achieving conformity with acreage limitations or residency requirements of reclamation law.",2024-08-01T20:03:35Z,
95-hr-9707,95,hr,9707,"A bill to provide that the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General shall not withhold water deliveries from any beneficiary of a Federal Reclamation Project for the purpose of achieving conformity with the Reclamation Rules and Regulations proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior (Federal Register, vol. 42, No. 165, August 25, 1977) until January 1, 1979.",Water Resources Development,1977-10-20,1977-10-20,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,24,"States that during the period following the enactment of this Act until December 31, 1978, neither the Secretary of the Interior nor the Attorney General shall withhold water delivery from any beneficiary of a Federal reclamation project for purposes of achieving conformity with acreage limitations or residency requirements of reclamation law.",2024-08-01T20:03:35Z,
95-hr-9641,95,hr,9641,A bill relating to water deliveries and land dispositions within a Federal reclamation project.,Water Resources Development,1977-10-19,1977-10-19,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18]",CA,R,K000153,0,"States that during the year following the enactment of this Act the Secretary of the Interior shall neither withhold water delivery from any beneficiary of a Federal reclamation project, nor initiate any proceeding intended to require the sale of privately owned lands within any project, for purposes of achieving conformity with acreage limitations or residency requirements of reclamation law.",2024-08-01T20:03:35Z,
95-s-2221,95,s,2221,"A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study means of developing sources for a municipal water supply for the city of Riverton, Wyo.",Water Resources Development,1977-10-19,1977-10-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY]",WY,R,H000170,1,"Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study means of developing sources for a municipal water supply for the city of Riverton, Wyoming.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hjres-619,95,hjres,619,Joint resolution to express the sense of the Senate and House jointly with regard to establishment of a National Water Resources Management Policy.,Water Resources Development,1977-10-11,1977-10-11,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1]",MT,D,B000243,0,Declares it the sense of the Senate and House jointly that no new national water resources management policy shall be implemented without Congressional concurrence. Sets forth a procedure whereby States shall be given an opportunity to participate in the formulation of such policy.,2024-08-01T19:57:13Z,
95-sres-284,95,sres,284,A resolution for the establishment of a National Water Resources Management Policy.,Water Resources Development,1977-10-05,1977-10-05,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE]",NE,R,C001006,0,"Declares it the sense of the Senate that no new water resources management policy shall be implemented without Congressional concurrence, and that proposed regulations for such a policy shall take effect for a period of six months.",2024-08-01T20:07:31Z,
95-hr-9355,95,hr,9355,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in a feasibility investigation of a potential water resource development.,Water Resources Development,1977-09-28,1977-09-28,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large]",ND,R,A000208,0,Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study of the North Dakota rural domestic water supply system as a unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program.,2024-08-01T20:03:17Z,
95-hr-9362,95,hr,9362,Water Supply Act,Water Resources Development,1977-09-28,1977-09-28,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,0,"Water Supply Act - Declares development of new water supplies to be in the national interest. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive water supply program, to survey water supply capacities, to propose methods of increasing water supplies, and to prepare drought contingency plans. Directs the Administrator of General Services to survey: (1) all federally controlled water storage projects to determine unnecessary water storage capacity;  and (2) all federally controlled lands to determine any unnecessary area on which water storage facilities could be constructed. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct water storage projects specifically authorized after enactment of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:08:49Z,
95-hr-9333,95,hr,9333,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct hydroelectric powerplants and various existing water projects.,Water Resources Development,1977-09-27,1978-09-26,"Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #833 (263-143).",House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,13,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1542)  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct hydroelectric powerplants at the following locations: (1) Friand powerplant unit, Central Valley project, California; (2) Hoover Dam powerplant, Arizona, Nevada; and (3) Buffalo Bill Dam project, Wyoming. Stipulates that the power generated by such facilities shall be delivered to the Secretary of Energy for distribution and marketing through existing Federal hydroelectric power marketing systems.   Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for the construction of each facility under this Act.  Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be required by the Secretary of Energy to interconnect such facilities. Provides for the rescission of such project authorizations upon the Secretary of Interior forwarding to Congress a feasibility report showing the projects economically or environmentally unjustified.   Authorizes the Secretary of Interior to engage in feasibility investigations of the following hydroelectric power projects and a potential water resource development project: (1) Whiskeytown Powerplant, Trinity River Division, Central Valley project, California; (2) Palisades Powerplant Enlargement, Palisades projects, Idaho; (3) Canyon Ferry Powerplant additions, Canyon Ferry unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program, Montana; (4) Yellowtail Afterbay Powerplant; Yellowtail unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin project, Montana; (5) Colorado-Big Thompson Powerplant additions, Colorado-Big Thompson project, Colorado; and (6) North Dakota Rural Domestic Water Supply System, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, North Dakota.",2024-08-01T20:03:17Z,
95-hr-9258,95,hr,9258,Central Valley Project Act Amendments,Water Resources Development,1977-09-22,1977-09-22,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15]",CA,D,S000454,0,"Central Valley Project Act Amendments - Part I: Definitions - Defines terms for purposes of this Act. Part II:  Central Valley Project - Sets forth the purposes of such project.  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to participate in water conservation and reclamation programs and to cooperate with local public water districts in the use of ground water basins and surface water storage.  Declares reimbursable the construction and maintenance costs of certain wildlife preservation, water quality control, and recreation activities.  Declares nonreimbursable enhancement costs for such purposes.  Grants priority to the water supply of the Central Valley Project to users in the watershed in which the water originates. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with land owners and water users in the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta for compensation to the United States for the net benefits of such project.  Authorizes the Secretary to furnish water facilities and supplies for overland water supply to certain users in such Delta, upon a determination that such supply would be in the public interest.  Declares that this Act shall have no effect on enforcement of water supply contracts. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement, containing specified provisions, with the State with respect to operation of the project. Part III:  Agreements - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the State with respect to fish and wildlife resources in the delta and Suisun Marsh. Stipulates procedures for changes affecting water quality objectives in such agreement. Part IV:  Water Quality Objectives - Directs the Secretary to operate the Central Valley Project in conformity with certain water quality objectives where practical.  Declares that storage and release of project water shall not be a substitute for adequate waste water treatment.  Requires the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to advise the State water resources control board with respect to water quality objectives.  Exempts the United States from State water quality objectives, not specifically applied by this Act. Part VI:  Construction of Facilities - Authorizes the Secretary to construct, operate and maintain (under specified conditions) the Peripheral Canal, the Contra Costa Canal, the Western Delta Overland Water Facilities, the South Delta Water Quality Improvement Facilities, Suisun Marsh facilities, the Mid-Valley Canal, and the Los Vaqueros Unit.  Authorizes appropriations for the costs of the construction, operation, and maintenance contract of the Peripheral Canal. Part VII:  Feasibility Studies - Authorizes the Secretary to study water demands in the Central Valley project service area, the contractual commitments of the State water resources development system, the land and watershed tributary to the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta, San Joaquin Valley groundwater overdraft problems, and potential water resources development programs to develop additional dependable water yield. Authorizes the Secretary to study the feasibility of the following water resources development projects:  Glenn Reservoir complex, Colusa Reservoir - River diversion unit, Los Banos Grandes Reservoir, and the Eel River. Part VIII:  Appropriation Authorization - Authorizes appropriation to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T17:08:48Z,
95-s-2112,95,s,2112,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in a feasibility investigation of a potential water resource development.,Water Resources Development,1977-09-20,1977-09-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND]",ND,R,Y000047,0,Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study of the North Dakota rural domestic water supply system as a unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-s-2054,95,s,2054,"A bill to amend the Federal Water Project Recreation Act, relating to the provision of uniform policies with respect to recreation and fish and wildlife benefits and costs of Federal multiple-purpose water resource projects.",Water Resources Development,1977-08-05,1977-08-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT]",MT,D,M000671,5,"Amends the Federal Water Project Recreation Act to declare it the policy of Congress that full consideration be given to outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement in the planning and construction of water resources development projects, and that such activities shall receive support and encouragement. Requires such projects to furnish initial and continuing recreation facilities and land and water areas therefor.  Directs that such facilities be included in determinations of the economic benefits of such projects. Sets forth the requirements for the furnishing and administration of land and water areas associated with recreation and fish and wildlife purposes and the cost allocation procedures between Federal and non-Federal interests for such purposes. Exempts small boat harbor projects, national recreation area projects, and fish and wildlife projects from specified requirements of the Federal Water Project Recreation Act.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-s-2001,95,s,2001,"An Act authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control, water conservation, recreation, and hydroelectric power, and for other purposes.",Water Resources Development,1977-08-03,1977-08-15,Public Law 95-104.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,2,Authorizes additional appropriations for the river basin development plans of the Brazos River and the San Joaquin River.,2024-08-01T20:09:47Z,
95-hr-8099,95,hr,8099,A bill relating to the settlement between the United States and the AkChin Indian Community of certain water right claims of such community against the United States.,Water Resources Development,1977-06-29,1978-06-29,"Measure laid on table, S. 1582 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #517 (292-80))  Declares it the policy of the Congress to settle water claims of the AK-Chin Indian community of Arizona without costly litigation.   Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study to determine if sufficient available water exists on nearby Federal lands to furnish 85,000 acre feet of water per annum to the reservation.   Requires the Secretary, if he so finds, to enter into an agreement with the commuity to furnish such water, not later than four years after the date of the agreement.   Authorizes the Secretary to receive and consider any claims of water users other than the Ak-Chin Indian community for any losses incurred by the enactment of this Act.   Directs the Secretary, within 25 years of the date of enactment of this Act, as part of the agreement with the community, to provide for the permanent delivery, on an annual basis, to the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation, of 85,000 acre feet of water suitable for irrigation.   Stipulates that, as consideration for such agreement, the Ak-Chin Indian Community shall waive any claim it might have against the United States, Arizona, or any other person, corporation or municipal corporation.   Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1979, $500,000, and the aggregate sum of $42,500,000 to be appropriated prior to fiscal year 1983 to carry out certain provisions of this Act.",2024-08-01T20:02:28Z,
95-hr-8060,95,hr,8060,Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act,Water Resources Development,1977-06-28,1977-06-28,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,0,"Federal Water Authorities Reorganization Act - Title I:  The Office of Water Management - Establishes within the Executive branch an Office of Water Management to which is transferred specified functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Water Resources Council, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to water resources.  Abolishes the Water Resources Council.  Requires the Office to develop a comprehensive water policy and to coordinate Federal water authorities. Title II:  The Independent Water Project Review Board - Establishes within the Executive Branch the Independent Water Project Review Board to establish a system for the evaluation of water resource construction projects proposed by Federal agencies and to coordinate such construction projects.",2025-09-02T17:08:06Z,
95-s-1582,95,s,1582,A bill relating to the settlement between the United States and the Ak-Chin Indian Community of certain water rights claims of such Community against the United States.,Water Resources Development,1977-05-23,1978-07-28,Public Law 95-328.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,1,"(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 8099)  Declares it the policy of the Congress to settle water claims of the Ak-Chin Indian community of Arizona without costly litigation.   Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study to determine if sufficient available water exists on nearby Federal lands to furnish 85,000 acre feet of water per annum to the reservation.   Requires the Secretary, if he so finds, to enter into an agreement with the community to furnish such water, not later than four years after the date of the agreement.   Authorizes the Secretary to receive and consider any claims of water users other than the Ak-Chin Indian community for any losses incurred by the enactment of this Act.   Directs the Secretary, within 25 years of the date of enactment of this Act, as part of the agreement with the community, to provide for the permanent delivery, on an annual basis, to the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation, of 85,000 acre feet of water suitable for irrigation.   Stipulates that, as consideration for such agreement, the Ak-Chin Indian Community shall waive any claim it might have against the United States, Arizona, or any other person, corporation or municipal corporation.   Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1979, $500,000, and the aggregate sum of $42,500,000 to be appropriated prior to fiscal year 1983 to carry out certain provisions of this Act.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
95-s-1545,95,s,1545,Water Resources Development Act,Water Resources Development,1977-05-17,1977-05-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]",SD,D,A000017,1,"Water Resource Development Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Farmers' Home Administration, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to guarantee specified State, local, or other public agency bonds issued to finance water resource facilities.  Limits the aggregate amount of such guarantees to $5,000,000,000.",2025-09-02T17:13:16Z,
95-s-1530,95,s,1530,"An original bill to amend section 401 of the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 (79 Stat.244), as amended.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-16,1977-05-25,Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions in H.R. 6752 as passed Senate).,Senate,"Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]",AK,D,G000388,0,"Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations not to exceed $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for river basin commissions. Repeals the annual limitation on appropriations for river basin commissions and the Water Resources Council.  Authorizes the appropriation of not more than $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for the Water Resources Council.  Repeals restrictions on the use and transfer of funds appropriated for the preparation of river basin plans and assessments.  Authorizes the appropriation of $3,905,000 for fiscal year 1978 for such preparation.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-7187,95,hr,7187,"A bill to modify the project for the Fort Peck Dam, Montana, to require the construction and maintenance of a rock breakwater.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-13,1977-05-13,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2]",MT,R,M000139,0,"Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct and maintain a rock breakwater to protect a marina located on Fort Peck Lake, Montana.",2024-08-01T20:01:46Z,
95-hr-7134,95,hr,7134,"A bill to authorize the construction of a replacement lock and dam for locks and dam 26, Mississippi River, Alton, Ill.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-12,1977-05-12,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]",IL,R,F000123,1,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois.  Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of a channel in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Transportation to study the bulk commodity freight requirements on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Waterway. Withdraws the authority of:  (1) any Federal agency to study the feasibility of deepening the navigation channels in the Minnesota River, Minnesota; Black River, Wisconsin; Saint Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin; Illinois River, Illinois; and the Mississippi River north of its junction with the Missouri River, Missouri; and (2) the Secretary of the Army to study or construct a specified Mississippi River channel.",2024-08-01T20:01:46Z,
95-hr-7151,95,hr,7151,"A bill to end the authorization of the Helm Reservoir project, Skillet Fork, Ill.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-12,1977-05-12,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24]",IL,D,S000423,0,"Terminates the authorization of the Helm Reservoir project, Wabash River, Illinois.",2024-08-01T20:01:46Z,
95-hr-7040,95,hr,7040,"A bill to authorize reconstruction and new construction of locks and dam 26 on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., to authorize the preparation of a master plan for the management of the Upper Mississippi River.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-10,1977-05-10,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2]",IA,D,B000567,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construction or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Creates an Upper Mississippi River System Council. Directs the Council to prepare a master plan by 1981 for the management of the Upper Mississippi River.  Requires public hearings on a preliminary plan prior to preparation of a final plan. Establishes criteria to be considered in preparing such master plan.",2024-08-01T20:01:40Z,
95-hr-7042,95,hr,7042,"A bill to terminate the authorization of the Big Pine Dam and Reservoir, Wabash River Basin, Ind.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-10,1977-05-10,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8]",IN,D,C000787,4,"Terminates the authorization of the Big Pine Dam and Reservoir, Wabash River, Indiana.",2024-08-01T20:01:40Z,
95-hr-6962,95,hr,6962,A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to provide that the drilling of ground water wells to meet the water supply needs of the Washington metropolitan area may not be authorized if the county in which such drilling is to take place disapproves the drilling.,Water Resources Development,1977-05-05,1977-05-05,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6]",MD,D,B001221,0,Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to prohibit the Congress from authorizing well drilling for the water needs of the Washington metropolitan area if the county in which the drilling is to take place disapproves such drilling by referendum.,2024-08-01T20:01:40Z,
95-hr-6968,95,hr,6968,"A bill to modify the project for the Caesar Creek, Ohio River Basin, Ohio, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938.",Water Resources Development,1977-05-05,1977-05-05,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Harsha, William H. [R-OH-6]",OH,R,H000281,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting to the Chief of Engineers, to construct a water supply system in Ohio. Authorizes appropriations for such system.",2024-08-01T20:01:40Z,
95-hr-6906,95,hr,6906,A bill to authorize the licensing of Hualapai Dam.,Water Resources Development,1977-05-04,1977-05-04,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Stump, Bob [D-AZ-3]",AZ,D,S001044,1,"Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to issue a license for the construction of Hualapai Dam, under an exemption from park land use laws. Amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to repeal the exemption of portions of the Colorado River from the water resources development licensing provisions of the Federal Power Act.",2024-08-01T20:01:39Z,
95-hr-6728,95,hr,6728,A bill to reduce speculation in excess lands purchased under the Federal reclamation laws by imposing additional restrictions on sales and resales of such excess lands originally sold to qualify for water rights under such laws.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-28,1977-04-28,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Krebs, John H. [D-CA-17]",CA,D,K000325,6,Imposes additional restrictions on the extension of water rights under the Federal reclamation laws to excess lands sold or resold within ten years of the original sale in order to qualify the owner for water rights under such laws.  Penalizes owners who fail to execute valid contracts in conforming with this Act by denying water rights to the lands of such owners. Requires the amendment of specified contracts made with irrigation districts providing for the delivery of water in order to conform to this Act.,2024-08-01T20:01:31Z,
95-hr-6752,95,hr,6752,A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act (79 Stat. 244) as amended.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-28,1977-06-06,Public Law 95-41.,House,"Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]",WA,D,M000626,0,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-307)  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize the appropriation for fiscal year 1978 of $3,905,000 to carry out the comprehensive river basin planning program of the U.S. Water Resources Council and to finance work on national water assessments.",2024-08-01T20:01:31Z,
95-hr-6672,95,hr,6672,A bill to terminate the authorization for the Tocks Island Reservoir project as part of the Delaware River Basin project.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-27,1977-04-27,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5]",NJ,R,F000078,3,"Transfers from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary of the Interior the authority, real property, project authorization, and unexpended appropriations for the Tocks Island Reservoir Project, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Terminates authorization of the project as part of the Delaware River Basin project under the Flood Control Act of 1962.  Stipulates the priorities of the Secretary of the Interior in administration of the project.",2024-08-01T20:01:27Z,
95-s-1376,95,s,1376,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to make a study of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in order to promote improved utilization of water and related land resources.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-25,1977-04-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, in cooperation with the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, to study a development and conservation plan for water and land resources of such territory.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-6549,95,hr,6549,Community Emergency Drought Relief Act,Water Resources Development,1977-04-22,1977-04-22,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2]",CA,R,C000475,0,"Community Emergency Drought Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible States, localities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations to assist areas adversely affected by drought and water shortages.  Establishes criteria for the allocation of assistance to emergency drought impact areas as designated under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for emergency grants and loans and administrative purposes through fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T17:07:18Z,
95-s-1358,95,s,1358,"A bill to authorize appropriations for continuation of construction of distribution systems and drains on the San Luis unit, Central Valley project, California, to mandate the extension and review of the project by the Secretary.",Water Resources Development,1977-04-22,1977-04-22,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Authorizes the appropriation of $31,050,000 for FY 1978 for continuation of construction of distribution systems and drains on the San Luis unit, Central Valley project, California. Directs the Secretary of Interior to establish a task force to review the management and operations of such unit. Prohibits the Secretary from approving, without submission to Congress, any modification of the current water service contract or current repayment contract prior to completion of the task force report.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-s-1308,95,s,1308,"A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate and maintain the Glen Elder unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program, Kansas.",Water Resources Development,1977-04-19,1977-04-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]",KS,R,D000401,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct the Glen Elder unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program for wildlife conservation and recreation. Prohibits water from this unit to be delivered for production of any agricultural commodity on newly irrigated land for ten years, unless needed for national security.  Authorizes appropriations for such construction.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
95-hr-6149,95,hr,6149,"A bill for the relief of the Contra Costa County Water District, Concord, Calif.",Water Resources Development,1977-04-06,1977-04-06,Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]",CA,D,M000725,0,"Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Contra Costa County Water District, Concord, California, $156,000 in settlement of any claim of the Water District against the United States due to Federal condemnation of land surrounding the Naval Weapons Station in Concord. Limits the amount received by any agent or attorney for services rendered to the Water District in obtaining relief granted by this Act.",2024-08-01T20:01:02Z,
95-hr-6159,95,hr,6159,Safe Drinking Water Amendments,Water Resources Development,1977-04-06,1977-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,8,"Safe Drinking Water Amendments - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations to extend through fiscal year 1979, for Federal aid to State public water system supervision programs. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to extend appropriations for the rural water survey through fiscal year 1979. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit a report to Congress analyzing the anticipated cost of compliance with interim and revised national primary drinking water regulations and methods of paying the costs of compliance. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress a report on the availability of an adequate and dependable supply of safe drinking water. Directs the Administrator to provide training for personnel of State and local agencies which have primary enforcement responsibility of public water systems. Allows the Administrator, under specified conditions, to make a grant to a State that has not assumed primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems within the State. Allows the Administrator to extend the date for submission of an application by a State for approval of the State's underground injection control program. Extends through fiscal year 1979 the authority of the Administrator to assure the availability of chemicals needed for water treatment. Makes each Federal agency having jurisdiction over any federally maintained public water system or engaged in any activity which may result in underground injection endangering drinking water, subject to all Federal, State, and local requirements, administrative authorities, and process sanctions respecting safe drinking water. Adds to the definition of ""person"" for purposes of title XIV (Safety of Public Water Systems), Federal agencies, officers, employees, and agents of any corporation, company, association, State, municipality, or Federal agency. Specifies the rights of citizens, States, and local governments to commence a civil action against any person in violation of title XIV. Directs the Administrator to prepare and make reasonably available to the public, an economic assessment statement before publication of notice of proposed rulemaking respecting the safety of public water systems.",2025-09-02T17:07:02Z,
95-hr-6228,95,hr,6228,A bill to amend section 181 (a) (2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-06,1977-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]",MD,D,S000716,12,"Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to delete the requirement that construction of the Potomac River water diversion structure in Maryland and Virginia not conflict with the report of the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, on such project.",2024-08-01T20:01:14Z,
95-s-1253,95,s,1253,A bill to establish a National Dam Safety Program.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-06,1977-04-06,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"Establishes a national dam safety program. Directs each Federal agency to regulate the safety of dams which are either owned by the United States and operated by the agency involved, or which are located on lands owned by the United States for which the involved agency is responsible.  Allows Federal agencies to enter into agreements with States to permit State enforcement of a State dam safety program for those dams within the State owned by a non-Federal entity. Requires Federal agencies to examine, inspect, and repair specified dams within their jurisdiction.  Directs such agencies to:  (1) review plans for dam construction or modification; (2) inspect performance of such work; (3) retain data of such construction; and (4) issue certificates of approval. Requires such Federal agencies to issue regulations for dam safety in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary of the Army.  Makes compliance with this Act and applicable regulations a requirement for construction and operation of dams subject to this Act. Directs the Secretaries of the Army, the Interior, and Agriculture to furnish aid and advice to States requesting assistance in implementation of dam safety programs.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-s-1254,95,s,1254,A bill to establish a National Dam Safety Program.,Water Resources Development,1977-04-06,1977-04-06,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"Establishes a national dam safety program. Directs each Federal agency to regulate the safety of dams which are either owned by the United States and operated by the involved agency, or which are located on lands owned by the United States for which the involved agency in responsible.  Requires States to regulate the safety of dams in such States not owned by the United States.  Allows Federal jurisdiction upon request, over dams owned by a non-Federal entity located on Federal lands in such State. Requires Federal agencies to examine, inspect, and repair specified dams within their jurisdiction.  Directs such agencies to:  (1) review plans for dam construction or modification; (2) inspect performance of such work; (3) retain data of such construction; and (4) issue certificates of approval. Requires such Federal agencies to issue regulations for dam safety in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary of the Army. Makes compliance with this Act and applicable regulations a requirement for construction and operation of dams subject to this Act. Directs the Secretaries of the Army, the Interior, and Agriculture to furnish aid and advice to States requesting assistance in implementation of dam safety programs.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
95-hr-6094,95,hr,6094,Dam Safety and Construction Act,Water Resources Development,1977-04-05,1977-04-05,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]",CA,D,R000558,0,"Dam Safety and Construction Act - Establishes in the Department of the Interior an Office of Dam Safety and Construction to plan, design, and construct certain dams.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate safety regulations for dam construction.  Transfers to the Secretary all dam planning, design, and construction functions of United States departments and agencies. Establishes a Dam Safety Review Panel to examine and assess dam safety.  Directs the United States Geological Survey to examine proposed dam construction sites.  Directs the Office of Management and Budget to carry out certain transfer functions.",2025-09-02T17:07:04Z,
95-hr-5971,95,hr,5971,"A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., to revoke authority for 12-foot channel studies on the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries.",Water Resources Development,1977-04-04,1977-04-04,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1]",MN,R,Q000010,1,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois.  Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Directs the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to prepare a master plan by 1981 for the management of the Upper Mississippi River.  Requires public hearings on a preliminary plan prior to preparation of a final plan. Establishes criteria to be considered in preparing such master plan.  Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 to the Commission for such study.",2024-08-01T20:00:59Z,
95-hr-5884,95,hr,5884,Community Emergency Drought Relief Act,Water Resources Development,1977-03-31,1977-03-31,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,J000135,1,"Community Emergency Drought Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible States, localities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations to assist areas adversely affected by drought and water shortages.  Establishes criteria for the allocation of assistance to emergency drought impact areas as designated under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for emergency grants and loans and administrative purposes through fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T17:06:59Z,
95-hr-5830,95,hr,5830,Safe Drinking Water Amendments,Water Resources Development,1977-03-30,1977-03-30,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,0,"Safe Drinking Water Amendments - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations to extend through fiscal year 1979, for Federal aid to State public water system supervision programs. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to extend appropriations for the rural water survey through fiscal year 1979. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit a report to Congress analyzing the anticipated cost of compliance with interim and revised national primary drinking water regulations and methods of paying the costs of compliance. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress a report on the availability of an adequate and dependable supply of safe drinking water. Directs the Administrator to provide training for personnel of State and local agencies which have primary enforcement responsibility of public water systems. Allows the Administrator, under specified conditions, to make a grant to a State that has not assumed primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems within the State. Allows the Administrator to extend the date for submission of an application by a State for approval of the State's underground injection control program. Extends through fiscal year 1979 the authority of the Administrator to assure the availability of chemicals needed for water treatment. Makes each Federal agency having jurisdiction over any federally maintained public water system or engaged in any activity which may result in underground injection endangering drinking water, subject to all Federal, State, and local requirements, administrative authorities, and process sanctions respecting safe drinking water. Adds to the definition of ""person"" for purposes of title XIV (Safety of Public Water Systems), Federal agencies, officers, employees, and agents of any corporation, company, association, State, municipality, or Federal agency. Specifies the rights of citizens, States, and local governments to commence a civil action against any person in violation of title XIV. Directs the Administrator to prepare and make reasonably available to the public, an economic assessment statement before publication of notice of proposed rulemaking respecting the safety of public water systems.",2025-09-02T17:06:53Z,
95-hr-5658,95,hr,5658,"A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., to revoke authority for 12-foot channel studies in the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries.",Water Resources Development,1977-03-28,1977-03-28,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4]",IA,D,S000596,6,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois.  Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Directs the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to prepare a master plan by 1981 for the management of the Upper Mississippi River.  Requires public hearings on a preliminary plan prior to preparation of a final plan. Establishes criteria to be considered in preparing such master plan.  Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 to the Commission for such study.",2024-08-01T20:00:53Z,
95-s-1143,95,s,1143,Water Supply Act,Water Resources Development,1977-03-28,1977-03-28,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,3,"Water Supply Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, to study, construct, and operate water storage and water transportation projects to meet present and anticipated water demand.  Specifies the water supply costs of such project to be repayable by the water users over a period of 50 years pursuant to contracts with municipalities and other public organizations.  Makes the contracting organization responsible for the disposal and sale of water surplus. Requires the revenues from such sale to be used only for operation costs and retirement of the contract obligation.",2025-09-02T17:12:56Z,