United States · Bill · S
S. 1727 (96th)
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to obtain adequate law enforcement services at water resource development projects under his jurisdiction.
Introduced
7 September 1979
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Status
Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with any appropriate Federal, State, or local agency or entity for the purpose of utilizing law enforcement personnel, services, and facilities to enforce laws and regulations with respect to water resource development projects. Authorizes the Bureau of Reclamation to take necessary action to carry out law enforcement responsibilities on lands and projects under its jurisdiction or control, including reservoirs, canals, property, facilities, and resources. Specifies law enforcement activities which the Commissioner of the Bureau may authorize employees of the Bureau to perform to carry out such responsibilities.
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summary · EN · 7 September 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1727
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/s/1727