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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 7, 2018Water Resources Development
H.R. 6040

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 12, 2018)

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land.

Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the Rock Slough fish screen facility pursuant to an agreement that ensures the continued safe and reliable operations of the facility.

(Sec. 4) The United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the canal or the acquired land, with an exception for acts of negligence.

(Sec. 5) Interior shall report to Congress on the status of, any obstacles to completing, and an anticipated date of completion of, the conveyance and assignment.

What just happenedNov 14, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Nov 14, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.

  2. Nov 14, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-362.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 14, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-362.

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

    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
  5. 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
  6. Sep 12, 2018FloorH38310

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

  7. Sep 12, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8160-8161)

  8. Sep 12, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8160-8161)

  9. Sep 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6040.

  10. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8160-8162)

  11. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Aug 31, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 707.

  13. Aug 31, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-911.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Aug 31, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-911.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 18, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 18, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 18, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 11, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  19. Jun 12, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  20. Jun 7, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 7, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jun 7, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201836

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land.

Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the Rock Slough fish screen facility pursuant to an agreement that ensures the continued safe and reliable operations of the facility.

(Sec. 4) The United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the canal or the acquired land, with an exception for acts of negligence.

(Sec. 5) Interior shall report to Congress on the status of, any obstacles to completing, and an anticipated date of completion of, the conveyance and assignment.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Aug 31, 201817

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land.

Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the Rock Slough fish screen facility pursuant to an agreement that ensures the continued safe and reliable operations of the facility.

Introduced in HouseJun 7, 2018

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land.

Upon agreement between Interior and the district regarding safe and reliable operations of the Rock Slough fish screen facility, Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the facility.

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act — Informed