Amendment specifies that nothing in the bill is to be construed as affecting the operation of Federally owned dams on the Colorado River in the Lower Basin; or as amending, superseding, or preempting any State or Federal law, interstate compact, or international treaty pertaining to the Colorado River in the Upper Basin; and ensures that no Federal rights to the Colorado River are reserved with respect to the Havasu and Imperial wilderness areas.

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Amendment Number
739
Description
Amendment specifies that nothing in the bill is to be construed as affecting the operation of Federally owned dams on the Colorado River in the Lower Basin; or as amending, superseding, or preempting any State or Federal law, interstate compact, or international treaty pertaining to the Colorado River in the Upper Basin; and ensures that no Federal rights to the Colorado River are reserved with respect to the Havasu and Imperial wilderness areas.
Purpose
An amendment to specify that nothing in the bill is to be construed as affecting the operation of federally owned dams on the Colorado River in the Lower Basin; or as amending, superseding, or preempting any state or federal law, interstate compact, or international treaty pertaining to the Colorado River in the Upper Basin. The amendment also specifies that the bill does not establish any reserved water rights for the Colorado River with respect to its designation of wilderness areas in two national wildlife refuges located along the river.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 13, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Allard amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
11:25:16
Submitted Date
Jul 13, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 739 — Informed