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H.R. 839 (110th)

Arthur V. Watkins Dam Enlargement Act

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Introduced

6 February 2007

Last action

11 June 2008 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)

Sponsors

Rob Bishop

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

24 March 2026

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Summary

Arthur V. Watkins Dam Enlargement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study (including an environmental evaluation and a cost allocation) on raising the height of the Arthur V. Watkins Dam for the development of additional storage to meet water supply needs within the Weber Basin Project area and the Wasatch Front, Utah. Limits the federal share to 50% of the study's cost. Directs the Secretary to accept in-kind contributions of goods or services from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 March 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  6. 19 March 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 March 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H2634)

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 March 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 159).(text: CR H2634)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 March 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2634)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 March 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 March 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 839.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 March 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 23 May 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  14. 28 June 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-120.

    Source: Committee

  16. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-120.

    Source: Committee

  17. 11 June 2008

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)

    Source: Floor

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