United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3816 (104th)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997
Introduced
16 July 1996
Last action
30 September 1996 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 104-206.
Sponsors
Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7]
Subjects
Defence, Environment, Energy
Source updated
7 April 2025
Defence · Environment · Energy
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Defense-Civil Title II: Department of the Interior Title III: Department of Energy Title IV: Independent Agencies Title V: General Provisions Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997 - Title I: Department of Defense-Civil - Makes appropriations to the Department of the Army and its Corps of Engineers for FY 1997 for: (1) authorized civil functions of the Department of the Army relating to rivers and harbors, flood control, beach erosion, and related purposes; (2) expenses necessary for the collection and study of information related to such purposes; (3) the prosecution of authorized water development and related projects; (4) certain flood control projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (5) water development projects operation and maintenance; (6) regulatory programs; (7) flood control and coastal emergencies; and (8) general expenses. Title II: Department of the Interior - Makes FY 1997 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation; (3) general investigation of proposed Federal reclamation projects; (4) project construction and rehabilitation; (5) project operation and maintenance; (6) Bureau of Reclamation Loan Program Account; (7) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund; and (8) general administrative expenses and special funds. Title III: Department of Energy - Makes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for FY 1997 for: (1) energy supply, research, and development activities; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; (4) general DOE science and research activities; (5) the Nuclear Waste Disposal Fund; (6) atomic energy defense weapons activities; (7) defense environmental restoration and waste management; (8) other DOE defense activities; (9) defense nuclear waste disposal; (10) DOE administration expenses; (11) Office of the Inspector General; (12) the various geographical power marketing administrations of DOE (including specified costs for the hydroelectric facilities at the Falcon and Amistad Dams); and (13) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Sec. 301) Directs the DOE to establish priority placement, job placement, retraining, and counseling programs for DOE employees affected by a reduction in force. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1997 for: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); (4) the NRC Office of the Inspector General; (5) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and (6) the Tennessee Valley Authority. Title V: General Provisions - Declares the sense of the Congress that all equipment and products bought with funds under this Act should be American-made. Requires each Federal agency to give notice of this policy to any entity to which it provides financial assistance or contracts. (Sec. 502) Amends specified Appropriations Acts to repeal certain requirements and limitations relating to the use of appropriated funds. (Sec. 505) Prohibits the use of any funds under this Act to determine the final point of discharge for the interceptor drain for the San Luis Unit until development by the Secretary of the Interior and the State of California of a plan, conforming to the water quality standards of the State of California as approved by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to minimize any detrimental effect of the San Luis drainage waters. Requires the costs of the Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program and the costs of the San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program to be classified by the Secretary of the Interior as reimbursable or nonreimbursable and collected until fully repaid pursuant to specifed plans prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation. Requires any future obligations of funds by the United States relating to, or providing for, drainage service or drainage studies for the San Luis Unit to be fully reimbursable by San Luis Unit beneficiaries of such service or studies pursuant to Federal Reclamation law.
This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.
Timeline
6 February 1996
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.
Source: Committee
6 February 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
27 February 1996
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
28 March 1996
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
10 July 1996
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
10 July 1996
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Committee
10 July 1996
Discharge
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Discharge
16 July 1996
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
Source: Calendars
16 July 1996
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-679, by Mr. Myers.
Source: Committee
16 July 1996
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-679, by Mr. Myers.
Source: Committee
16 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 July 1996
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
16 July 1996
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 July 1996
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 483 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3816 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3816 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Passed
Rule H. Res. 483 passed House.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 483. (consideration: CR H8302-8319, H8330-8371)
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3816 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Oxley to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
24 July 1996
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 483 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 23 (Roll no. 360).
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 23 (Roll no. 360).
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
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 July 1996
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3816.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to an earlier unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hilleary amendment.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8384-8387)
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3816 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Floor
Mr. Myers moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
26 July 1996
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
Source: Calendars
30 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Domenici; Hatfield; Cochran; Gorton; McConnell; Bennett; Burns; Johnston; Byrd; Hollings; Reid; Kerrey; Murray. (consideration: CR S9115)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1996
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9104)
Source: Floor
30 July 1996
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1959 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-6. Record Vote No: 253.
Source: Floor
31 July 1996
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 September 1996
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate.
Source: Floor
5 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Myers, Rogers, Knollenberg, Riggs, Frelinghuysen, Bunn, Parker, Livingston, Bevill, Fazio, Chapman, Visclosky, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
Passed
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions of section 510 of the House passed bill which relate to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Source: Floor
5 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bevill moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Myers asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H10048)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
11 September 1996
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
11 September 1996
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
11 September 1996
Passed
Mr. Livingston asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Sept. 11 to file a conference report on H.R. 3816. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
12 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 29 (Roll No. 413). (consideration: CR H10344)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 29 (Roll No. 413).(consideration: CR H10344)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
Failed
On motion to recommit to conference committee Failed by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10344)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Obey moved to recommit to the conference committee.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
Passed
Mr. Myers asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on Thursday, September 12, 1996, or any day thereafter, to consider the conference report to accompany H.R. 3816 and that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
12 September 1996
Passed
Mr. Myers brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-782 by previously agreed to special order.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 104-782 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10237-10329)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-782 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10237-10329)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1996
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
17 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1996
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-8. Record Vote No: 292.(consideration: CR S10656)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 September 1996
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
20 September 1996
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
30 September 1996
Became law
Became Public Law No: 104-206.
Source: President
30 September 1996
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
30 September 1996
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
17 September 1996 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 3816 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 92 · No 8 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
30 July 1996 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3816 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 93 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 1 October 1996 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 17 September 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 30 July 1996 · Download file
- Public Print · 30 July 1996 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 26 July 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 25 July 1996 · Download file
- Reported in House · 16 July 1996 · Download file
Documents
17 official files
Public Law (text)
This file cannot be previewed here. Use View or Download.
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 1 October 1996
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 1 October 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 17 September 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 17 September 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 12 September 1996
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Print (text)
Public Print · EN · 30 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Print (PDF)
Public Print · EN · 30 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 30 July 1996
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 26 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 26 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 16 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 16 July 1996
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 16 July 1996
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Sponsors
- Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] · R · Sponsor
- · hsap00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3816) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997
- amends ← An amendment to increase the appropriations in the bill for flood control on the Mississippi river by $250,000.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce funds appropriated in the bill for energy supply, research and development activities by $10 million. The intent of the amendment is to reduce funding for the Department of Energy laboratories.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce funds appropriated in the bill for the TVA activities by $16 million. The intent of the amendment is to eliminate funding for economic development activities of the TVA.
- amends ← An amendment to transfer approximately $12 million of the funds appropriated in the bill for nonrewable basic energy research programs to renewable energy research programs.
- amends ← An amendment to increase funds appropriated in the bill for the Army Corps of Engineers for river and harbor flood control and shore protection by $283,000 for beach erosion control and hurricane protection projects in Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 1 in the Congressional Record of July 16, 1996, to prhoibit the use of funds in the bill for higher education grants to higher education institutions which do not permit ROTC programs.
- amends ← An amendent to prohibit contracts with persons falsely labeling products as being produced in the United States.
Showing 9 of 20 related records.
Related across the Repo ecosystem
Direct relationships are identifier-backed. Topic context means shared TopicMembership — not a citation and not causation.
Direct relationships
- Legal framework · Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997 · H.R. 3816 (104th) · US
- Identifier matchPROJECTS_FROM
Same us record 104-hr-3816 projected from PoliticalRepo US row.
Sources
PoliticalRepo is an index and interpretation layer, not the authoritative legal source.
- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3816
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/3816
- us · 104-hr-3816 · source updated 7 April 2025