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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2015Water Resources Development
S. 653

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jun 9, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.

What just happenedJun 11, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 11, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  2. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jun 10, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Jun 10, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Jun 9, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3975-3976; text: CR S3975-3976)

  6. Jun 9, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3975-3976; text: CR S3975-3976)

  7. May 18, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

  8. May 18, 2015Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 114-48.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. May 18, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 114-48.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  10. Apr 29, 2015Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1305; text of measure as introduced: CR S1305)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 9, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 18, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.

Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2015

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015 — Informed