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- H.R.2555
H.R.2555: State Water Sovereignty Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 30, 1995
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 1995
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, whenever it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right within a State, to be subject to all procedural and substantive laws of that State relating to its water rights and uses. Gives consent to join the United States in any State proceeding relating to the allocation or use of a water right. Subjects management and control of water within a State to the laws of such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
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| Oct. 30, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho) |