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H.R. 3971 (104th)

Walker River Basin Conservation and Stabilization Act of 1996

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 August 1996

Last action

13 August 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Walker River Basin Conservation and Stabilization Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to participate in efforts by the Walker River Basin Water Users Association, the Walker River Irrigation District, and the Walker River Paiute Tribe (locally affected interests) to conduct studies relating to, and to implement, specified projects to assist in the stabilization of water quantity and quality at Walker Lake for purposes of conserving fish habitat and recreation in the Walker River Basin, including projects to establish a locally managed Walker River Water Bank to facilitate voluntary water transfers within the Walker River Basin in Nevada and California, and projects to encourage the locally affected interests to voluntarily conserve water in the Basin. Directs the Secretary to provide funds and technical assistance to the locally affected interests, subject to specified requirements. Sets forth cost-sharing provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the Secretary from taking any action that would undermine, contradict, or diminish water rights confirmed in a specified case, other than action deemed necessary and within the Secretary's authority as trustee for the Walker River Paiute Tribe.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 August 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 1996

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