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Bill108th CongressFiled Jun 20, 2003Water Resources Development
S. 1307

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 29, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), directly or through financial assistance to non-Federal parties, to plan, design, and construct fish passage and screening facilities or habitat improvements at any non-Federal water diversion or storage project located anywhere in the Columbia River Basin. Provides such authority when the Secretary determines that such facilities would enable Reclamation to meet its obligations under specified Federal law regarding the construction and continued operation and maintenance of all Federal reclamation projects located in the Columbia River Basin, excluding the Federal reclamation projects located in the Snake River Basin. Limits the Federal share to 75 percent of project costs, requiring the non-Federal party to pay the remaining share. Sets forth other limitations and requirements relating to the authority under this Act.

Makes the Reclamation Act of 1902 and other Federal reclamation laws inapplicable to the non-Federal water projects at which the fish passage and screening facilities authorized by this Act are located, and to the lands which such projects irrigate. Declares that expenditures made by the Secretary under this Act shall not be a project cost assignable to any Federal reclamation project and shall be non-reimbursable and non-returnable to the U.S. Treasury.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedSep 20, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 20, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  2. Sep 20, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  3. Sep 17, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 17, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Sep 17, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  6. Sep 15, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9323-9325; text as passed Senate: CR S9323-9325)

  7. Sep 15, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9323-9325; text as passed Senate: CR S9323-9325)

  8. Mar 29, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.

  9. Mar 29, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-249.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 29, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-249.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Mar 10, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Oct 15, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  13. Jun 20, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 20, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8304)

  15. Jun 20, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 200435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 29, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), directly or through financial assistance to non-Federal parties, to plan, design, and construct fish passage and screening facilities or habitat improvements at any non-Federal water diversion or storage project located anywhere in the Columbia River Basin. Provides such authority when the Secretary determines that such facilities would enable Reclamation to meet its obligations under specified Federal law regarding the construction and continued operation and maintenance of all Federal reclamation projects located in the Columbia River Basin, excluding the Federal reclamation projects located in the Snake River Basin. Limits the Federal share to 75 percent of project costs, requiring the non-Federal party to pay the remaining share. Sets forth other limitations and requirements relating to the authority under this Act.

Makes the Reclamation Act of 1902 and other Federal reclamation laws inapplicable to the non-Federal water projects at which the fish passage and screening facilities authorized by this Act are located, and to the lands which such projects irrigate. Declares that expenditures made by the Secretary under this Act shall not be a project cost assignable to any Federal reclamation project and shall be non-reimbursable and non-returnable to the U.S. Treasury.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 29, 200401

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), directly or through financial assistance to non-Federal parties, to plan, design, and construct fish passage and screening facilities or habitat improvements at any non-Federal water diversion or storage project located anywhere in the Columbia River Basin. Provides such authority when the Secretary determines that such facilities would enable Reclamation to meet its obligations under specified Federal law regarding the construction and continued operation and maintenance of all Federal reclamation projects located in the Columbia River Basin, excluding the Federal reclamation projects located in the Snake River Basin. Limits the Federal share to 75 percent of project costs, requiring the non-Federal party to pay the remaining share. Sets forth other limitations and requirements relating to the authority under this Act.

Makes the Reclamation Act of 1902 and other Federal reclamation laws inapplicable to the non-Federal water projects at which the fish passage and screening facilities authorized by this Act are located, and to the lands which such projects irrigate. Declares that expenditures made by the Secretary under this Act shall not be a project cost assignable to any Federal reclamation project and shall be non-reimbursable and non-returnable to the U.S. Treasury.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateJun 20, 200300

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), directly or through financial assistance to non-Federal parties, to plan, design, and construct fish passage and screening facilities at any non-Federal water diversion or storage project located anywhere in the Columbia River Basin. Provides such authority only when the Secretary determines that such facilities would enable Reclamation to meet its obligations under specified Federal law regarding the construction and continued operation and maintenance of all Federal reclamation projects located in the Columbia River Basin, excluding the Federal reclamation projects located in the Snake River Basin. Sets forth other limitations and requirements relating to the authority under this Act.

Makes the Reclamation Act of 1902 and other Federal reclamation laws inapplicable to the non-Federal water projects at which the fish passage and screening facilities authorized by this Act are located, and to the lands which such projects irrigate. Declares that expenditures made by the Secretary under this Act shall not be a project cost assignable to any Federal reclamation project and shall be non-reimbursable and non-returnable to the U.S. Treasury.