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Public Law118th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 4385Became Law

Drought Preparedness Act

This bill became law

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What it does

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What just happenedDec 23, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-170.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 23, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-170.

  2. Dec 23, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-170.

  3. Dec 23, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 23, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 23, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 23, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 18, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 18, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7133)

  9. Dec 18, 2024Floor17000

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

  10. Dec 18, 2024Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 18, 2024Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 11, 2024Committee

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

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  13. Feb 6, 2024IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 5, 2024FloorH38310

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

  15. Feb 5, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H403)

  16. Feb 5, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H403)

  17. Feb 5, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4385.

  18. Feb 5, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H403-404)

  19. Feb 5, 2024FloorH30300

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

  20. Jan 30, 2024CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 298.

  21. Jan 30, 2024CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-365.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jan 30, 2024Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-365.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Nov 8, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Nov 8, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Nov 8, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Sep 28, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  27. Sep 26, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  28. Jun 27, 2023IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jun 27, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jun 27, 2023IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 23, 202449
Passed HouseFeb 5, 202453
Reported to HouseJan 30, 20247
Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2023
Drought Preparedness Act — Informed