H.R. 4689 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.
H.R. 4689 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 19, 2017, sponsored by Adrian Smith. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 115-429
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska to repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner's land within the district. Upon discharge in full of the obligation for repayment of all such costs, the parcels of land may not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under federal reclamation law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 19, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 10, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-429. (Jan 10, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 12, 2018 · Passed378–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Water Resources Development bills in the 115th Congress
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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