H.R. 1607 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1607 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2023, sponsored by David Schweikert with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 118-162
What it does
This act transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating hydropower for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land constructed by the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District or the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association must conform to Reclamation's standards.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Schweikert (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2023
- Passed the HouseNov 6, 2023
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-162. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 6, 2023 · Passed384–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from David Schweikert in the 118th Congress
Other Water Resources Development bills in the 118th Congress
- H.R. 4094: Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act
- H.R. 4385: Drought Preparedness Act
- H.R. 5770: Water Data Improvement Act
- H.R. 7872: Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
- H.R. 8413: Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act
- S. 4367: Water Resources Development Act of 2024
- H.R. 7938: Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024
- H.R. 5104: National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
- H.R. 8193: Bristol Bay Protection Act
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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