S.659: A bill to reauthorize the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about water resources development
  • Introduced March 22, 2013
  • Latest Major Action July 15, 2013

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend authorities and the authorization of appropriations under such Act through FY2018.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.659.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 15, 2013
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
July 15, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-73.
May 16, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
April 16, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.
March 22, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
March 22, 2013

Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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