United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4614 (108th)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005
Introduced
18 June 2004
Last action
6 July 2004 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsors
Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7]
Subjects
Defence, Energy
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development for FY 2005 for the Departments of: (1) the Army, including for the Corps of Engineers (for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration); (2) the Interior, including for management and restoration of water and related natural resources, and for the Bureau of Reclamation; and (3) Energy (DOE), including for nuclear waste disposal, including the acquisition of real property or facility construction or expansion (i.e., Yucca Mountain nuclear repository). Limits the use of funds appropriated for contracts awarded without competition for the management and operation of various laboratories unless specified conditions are met. Requires future contracts to be made using competitive procedures, subject to specified requirements. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to develop or implement a workforce restructuring plan that covers DOE employees. Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to use any license, approval, or authorization for the export, re-export, transfer, or re-transfer of nuclear materials and equipment or sensitive nuclear technology to any country whose government has been identified by the Secretary of State as engaged in state sponsorship of terrorist activities, with exceptions and subject to waivers. Makes appropriations for: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Delta Regional Authority; (4) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (5) the Office of Inspector General; and (6) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.
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Timeline
18 June 2004
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.
Source: Calendars
18 June 2004
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-554, by Mr. Hobson.
Source: Committee
18 June 2004
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-554, by Mr. Hobson.
Source: Committee
18 June 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 June 2004
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 370 - 16 (Roll no. 325).
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 370 - 16 (Roll no. 325).
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5130)
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4614.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4614 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
Mr. Duncan raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan state that the proviso beginning on page 2, line 23 constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Johnny Isakson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 694 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4614 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the consideration of the bill are waived. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 694. (consideration: CR H5084-5131; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H5101, H5101-5102, H5104-5105; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H5105; text of title III as reported in House: CR H5106, H5108-5110; text of title IV as reported in House: CR H5110; text of title V as reported in House: CR H5110)
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Passed
Rule H. Res. 694 passed House.
Source: Floor
25 June 2004
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 694 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4614 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the consideration of the bill are waived. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
6 July 2004
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 6 July 2004 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 25 June 2004 · Download file
- Reported in House · 18 June 2004 · Download file
Documents
9 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 6 July 2004
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 2004
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 25 June 2004
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 18 June 2004
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Reported to House without amendment
summary · EN · 18 June 2004
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4614) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005
- amends ← An amendment regarding the reclassification of nuclear waste.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record regarding the Army Corps of Engineers role in construction of the drinking water system in the District of Columbia.
- amends ← Amendment sought to increase funding in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce the appropriation for the Appalachian Regional Commission by $28.5 million and to retain $10 million for termination of the program.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill providing that none of the funds in the bill may be used to deny requests for the public release of documents or evidence obtained through or in the Western Energy Markets: Enron Investigation (Docket No. PA02-2), the California Refund case (Docket No. EL00-95), the Anomalous Bidding Investigation (Docket No. IN03-10), or the Physical Withholding Investigation.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce the discretionary funds in the bill by an across-the-board 1 percent.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section 311 providing that none of the funds may be used to finance laboratory directed research and development activities at Department of Energy laboratories on behalf of other Federal agencies.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4614
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hr/4614
- us · 108-hr-4614 · source updated 7 April 2025