S. 2205 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006
S. 2205 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2006, sponsored by John Thune with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Jan 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 109-458
What it does
Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006 - Deauthorizes the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Irrigation Project authorized as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program. Allows preferential leaseholders of parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal an option to purchase such parcels from the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation) or the Commission of Scho…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-458. (Dec 22, 2006)
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