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Public Law115th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 4689Became Law

To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 10, 2019)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land may not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law. The Department of the Interior, upon request, must provide to the landowner who has repaid such costs in full a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of such limitations.

What just happenedJan 10, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-429.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3](R-NE)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 10, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-429.

  2. Jan 10, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-429.

  3. Jan 10, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 10, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 2, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 2, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 22, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 22, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8034)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 22, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8034)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 17, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 12, 2018FloorH38310

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

  14. Sep 12, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 396). (text: CR H8144)

  15. Sep 12, 2018Floor8000

    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): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 396).(text: CR H8144)

  16. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158-8159)

  17. Sep 12, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  18. Sep 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4689.

  19. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8144-8145)

  20. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. May 22, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.

  22. May 22, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-700.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 22, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-700.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. May 8, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 8, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 8, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jan 2, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  28. Dec 19, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Dec 19, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Dec 19, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 10, 201949

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land may not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law. The Department of the Interior, upon request, must provide to the landowner who has repaid such costs in full a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of such limitations.

Passed House without amendmentSep 12, 201881

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law. The Department of the Interior, upon request, must provide to the landowner who has repaid such costs in full a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of such limitations.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 22, 201879

This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law. The Department of the Interior, upon request, must provide to the landowner who has repaid such costs in full a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of such limitations.

Introduced in HouseDec 19, 2017

This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law. The Department of the Interior, upon request, must provide to the landowner who has repaid such costs in full a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of such limitations.

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