H.R. 2030 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
H.R. 2030 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2019, sponsored by Raúl M. Grijalva with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 116-14
What it does
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to carry out the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan which was submitted to Congress on March 19, 2019, by Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Interior must execute the plan without delay and operate applicable Colorado River System reservoirs accordingly.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2019
- Passed the HouseApr 8, 2019
- Passed the SenateApr 9, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentApr 10, 2019
- Became lawApr 16, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-14. (Apr 16, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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