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S. 617 (103rd)

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1994

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Introduced

18 March 1993

Last action

21 November 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army to conduct a basic research and development program to gain knowledge concerning the most efficient means by which usable water can be produced from saline water. Grants the Secretaries authority to design and construct desalinization facilities in cost-sharing cooperation with applying sponsors. Directs the President to instruct the Agency for International Development to sponsor an international desalinization conference to explore new technologies of affordable desalinization and propose a research agenda. Requires reports to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3185-3186)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 October 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14023-14025)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 23 June 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 27 July 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with amendments. With written report No. 103-320.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 July 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with amendments. With written report No. 103-320.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 August 1994

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10609-10612)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 August 1994

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10609-10612)

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 August 1994

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 5 August 1994

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 August 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 August 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10891)

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 9 August 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.

    Source: Committee

  16. 18 August 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  17. 21 November 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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