H.R. 1046 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contract with the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the storage of the city's water in the Kendrick Project, Wyoming.
H.R. 1046 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2005, sponsored by Barbara Cubin.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 109-48
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to enter into one or more contracts with the City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the annual storage of the city's water for municipal and industrial use in the Seminoe Dam and Reservoir of the Kendrick Project on the North Platte River. Limits the term of such a contract to not more than 40 years and authorizes renewals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2005
- Became lawAug 2, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-48. (Aug 2, 2005)
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