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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 132

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 15, 2017)

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

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District in Murray County, Oklahoma, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Maintenance Complex and District Office of the Arbuckle Project.

The bill shields the federal government from being held liable by any court for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence related to the complex and office, except for damages caused by acts of negligence by the government or government employees or agents prior to its conveyance.

After such conveyance: (1) the complex and office shall not be considered to be a part of a federal reclamation project; and (2) such district shall not be eligible to receive any benefits with respect to any facility comprising such complex and office, except benefits that would be available to a similarly situated person with respect to such a facility that is not part of a federal reclamation project.

If the conveyance has not been completed within 12 months, Interior shall submit to Congress an explanation and the date by which the conveyance will be completed.

What just happenedNov 15, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 15, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.

  2. Nov 15, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-369.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 15, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-369.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Oct 2, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 13, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  6. Mar 21, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 15, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 15, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 159).

  9. Mar 15, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 159).

  10. Mar 15, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2066-2067)

  11. Mar 15, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Mar 15, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 132.

  13. Mar 15, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2063)

  14. Mar 8, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 132.

  15. Mar 8, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1942-1943; text of measure as introduced: CR H1942)

  16. Mar 8, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Webster (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Feb 10, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 15, 201781

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

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District in Murray County, Oklahoma, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Maintenance Complex and District Office of the Arbuckle Project.

The bill shields the federal government from being held liable by any court for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence related to the complex and office, except for damages caused by acts of negligence by the government or government employees or agents prior to its conveyance.

After such conveyance: (1) the complex and office shall not be considered to be a part of a federal reclamation project; and (2) such district shall not be eligible to receive any benefits with respect to any facility comprising such complex and office, except benefits that would be available to a similarly situated person with respect to such a facility that is not part of a federal reclamation project.

If the conveyance has not been completed within 12 months, Interior shall submit to Congress an explanation and the date by which the conveyance will be completed.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District in Murray County, Oklahoma, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Maintenance Complex and District Office of the Arbuckle Project.

After such conveyance: (1) the complex and office shall not be considered to be a part of a federal reclamation project; and (2) such district shall not be eligible to receive any benefits with respect to any facility comprising such complex and office, except benefits that would be available to a similarly situated person with respect to such a facility that is not part of a federal reclamation project.

If the conveyance has not been completed within 12 months, Interior shall submit to Congress an explanation and the date by which the conveyance will be completed.

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017 — Informed