H.R. 4032 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014
H.R. 4032 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 11, 2014, sponsored by Ralph M. Hall with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 113-117
What it does
North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph M. Hall (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2014
- Passed the HouseApr 28, 2014
- Passed the SenateMay 22, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 30, 2014
- Became lawJun 9, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-117. (Jun 9, 2014)
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Other Water Resources Development bills in the 113th Congress
- S. 982: Freedom to Fish Act
- H.R. 267: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013
- H.R. 3080: Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
- H.R. 255: To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of…
- H.R. 2640: Crooked River Collaborative Water Security and Jobs Act of 2014
- H.R. 644: Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2013
- H.R. 1152: Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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