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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
118-hres-1176 118 hres 1176 Expressing disapproval of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative entered into by the Biden administration. Water Resources Development 2024-04-29 2024-04-29 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] WA R N000189 5   2024-08-12T13:59:12Z  
115-hres-793 115 hres 793 Recognizing the importance of the Upper Delaware River in New York State. Water Resources Development 2018-03-21 2018-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. House Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19] NY R F000464 0 Recognizes: (1) the economic and ecological value of the Upper Delaware River, and (2) the importance of federal and state programs that will protect and restore that river and generate economic benefits for the people who rely on it for their livelihoods. 2023-01-11T13:40:03Z  
114-hres-361 114 hres 361 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development 2015-07-14 2015-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. House Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] TX R W000816 2 This resolution urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Homeland Security to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathenogenic-free water to communities and hospitals when water systems are closed as a result of EPA-induced shutdowns, disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, or natural disasters. 2023-01-11T13:30:15Z  
114-hres-142 114 hres 142 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to better understand water availability, sustainability, and security at a national scale, the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources, and produce a national water census with the same sense of urgency that was incorporated in the "Man on the Moon" project to address the inevitable challenges of "Peak Water". Water Resources Development 2015-03-04 2015-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. House Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] PA D C001090 5 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should rapidly transition to a sustainable, secure water economy that prioritizes ecological flows; (2) all federal agencies whose missions include water should coordinate their efforts and collaborate with state and local water authorities; and (3) the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources and produce a national water census to address the inevitable challenges of Peak Water. 2023-01-11T13:27:57Z  
113-hres-593 113 hres 593 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to better understand water availability, sustainability, and security at a national scale, the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources, and produce a national water census with the same sense of urgency that was incorporated in the "Man on the Moon" project to address the inevitable challenges of "Peak Water". Water Resources Development 2014-05-22 2014-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry. House Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] PA D C001090 9 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should rapidly transition to a sustainable, secure water economy that prioritizes ecological flows; (2) all federal agencies whose missions include water should coordinate their efforts and collaborate with state and local water authorities; and (3) the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources and produce a national water census to address the inevitable challenges of Peak Water. 2023-01-11T13:26:23Z  
113-hres-549 113 hres 549 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development 2014-04-08 2014-04-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. House Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] TX R W000816 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathenogenic-free water in order to respond to situations in which water systems are closed as a result of EPA-induced shutdowns or natural disasters. 2023-01-11T13:26:36Z  
111-hres-1639 111 hres 1639 Recognizing the contributions of the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development 2010-09-22 2010-09-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] IL D H001040 4 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the value of the Corps of Engineers and its civil works mission to the economic prosperity and sustainable environmental health of the nation. Recognizes the contributions of the National Waterways Conference in the formulation of the nation's water resources-related policies and programs for the Corps' civil works mission, as well as its advocacy for continued and increased investment in meeting water resource needs. Commends the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z  
111-hres-1636 111 hres 1636 Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Hoover Dam. Water Resources Development 2010-09-16 2010-09-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] CA D N000179 29 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Hoover Dam. Recognizes the benefits of the construction of that dam to the agricultural, industrial, and urban development of the Southwestern United States. 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z  
111-hres-1327 111 hres 1327 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Floyd Dominy. Water Resources Development 2010-05-05 2010-05-18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] NE R S001172 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Honors the life and accomplishments of Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. 2023-01-11T13:20:04Z  
111-hres-758 111 hres 758 Commending the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for a job well done on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Water Resources Development 2009-09-21 2009-09-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. House Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] CA D S001156 8 Commends the Water Replenishment District of Southern California on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Recognizes the crucial role the District plays in the lives of Southern California residents. 2023-01-11T13:18:01Z  
110-hres-1374 110 hres 1374 Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in the national and economic security of the United States and the contributions of hydroelectric power to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Water Resources Development 2008-07-24 2008-09-22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] WA R M001159 8 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizes the critical role it continues to pay in the national and economic security of the United States by providing vital electric power and crop irrigation. 2022-02-03T05:18:15Z  
108-hres-121 108 hres 121 Endorsing increased efforts to preserve and protect Lake St. Clair as a vital part of the Great Lakes system. Water Resources Development 2003-03-04 2003-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] MI D L000263 8 Affirms the importance of Lake St. Clair, Michigan, and the entire Great Lakes system. Commends existing environmental protection efforts and calls for additional actions to preserve the Lake as a vital natural resource. 2023-01-15T22:48:24Z  
105-hres-380 105 hres 380 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no change in the water level of Lake Powell is justified or appropriate. Water Resources Development 1998-03-05 1998-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. House Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] UT R C000116 27 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no change in the water level of Lake Powell is justified or appropriate. 2025-01-02T17:44:34Z  
102-hres-110 102 hres 110 Relating to the role of the Corps of Engineers in the management of the Missouri River System. Water Resources Development 1991-03-12 1991-03-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources. House Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-5] IA R L000305 5 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not impede the role of the Corps of Engineers and the affected States and other interests by considering actions to alter the management of the Missouri River System until recommendations for a change have been received from the Corps upon completion of its review or from the States along the Missouri River mainstream as a concensus recommendation. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
100-hres-405 100 hres 405 A resolution relating to a survey of the shores of the State of South Carolina in the interest of beach erosion control, hurricane protection, and related purposes. Water Resources Development 1988-03-16 1988-03-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. House Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1] SC R R000072 5 Directs the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation to request the Secretary of the Army to direct the Chief of Engineers to make a survey of the shores of South Carolina in the interest of beach erosion control, hurricane protection, and related purposes. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  

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CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);