S. 1727 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to authorize additional appropriations for the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978.
S. 1727 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 14, 2003, sponsored by Pete Domenici.
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
- Oct 14, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 108-439
What it does
Amends the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to increase funding levels for projects to preserve the structural safety of Bureau of Reclamation dams and related facilities. Increases the ceiling (from $750,000 to $1.25 million) on the amount that may be obligated for dam modifications prior to 30 calendar days from the date that the Secretary of the Interior has reported on the safety of the existing dam to Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateSep 15, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 22, 2004
- Became lawDec 3, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-439. (Dec 3, 2004)
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