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S. 242 (95th)

A bill to provide for consideration of the comparative productive potential of irrigable lands in determining nonexcess acreages under Federal reclamation laws.

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Introduced

14 January 1977

Last action

14 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).

Sponsors

Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish acreage limitations in excess of 160 acres under Federal reclamation laws for lands of lesser productive potential. Authorizes the Secretary to amend existing contracts to conform to the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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