H.R. 856 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise a repayment contract with the Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo project, Texas, and for other purposes.
H.R. 856 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Charlie Stenholm.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 108-231
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to revise a specified repayment contract with the Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 by extending the period for repayment of the San Angelo, Texas, project's reimbursable construction costs from 40 to 50 years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateMay 19, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2004
- Became lawMay 28, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-231. (May 28, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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