H.R.2161: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Palmetto Bend Project to the State of Texas.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about environmental protection
  • Introduced July 15, 1997
  • Latest Major Action July 16, 1998

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Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Palmetto Bend reclamation project in Texas to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority or, at the election of the Texas Water Development Board, to the Authority and the Board, jointly, in exchange for the present value of the payment obligation for the reimbursable costs of the Project. Sets forth conditions for such conveyance, including the recipient's agreement to assume all responsibility and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Executive Comment Requested from Bur Reclamation.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 9 - 2.
July 15, 1997

Introduced in the House by Ron Paul (R-Texas)

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