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H.R. 1207 (98th)

A bill to authorize the States to regulate the interstate transfer of water to insure that federal regulation pursuant to the Commerce Clause does not impair or impede the efforts of the States to protect and control this resource.

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Introduced

2 February 1983

Last action

3 March 1983 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Justice, Interior.

Sponsors

Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]

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Summary

Authorizes the States to regulate the interstate transfer of water, including surface or ground water, located within the States. Prohibits the invalidation, impairment, or supersedure by Federal law of any interstate water transfer law enacted by any State.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 March 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice, Interior.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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