A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources and the improvement and rehabilitation of the Nation's water resources infrastructure.

H.R. 6 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 1985, sponsored by James Howard. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 3, 1985
Policy area: Environment
Public law: Public Law 99-662

Sponsor

James Howard (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 3, 1985
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 17, 1986

Every roll call vote on this bill

Amendment to H R 6 water resources development that requires local districts and states to share the cost of…House · Nov 6, 1985
Amendment to H R 6 water resources development that removes authorization to build a dam for elk creek lake…House · Nov 6, 1985
To approve H R 6 water resources conservation, development and infrastructure, a bill that funds projects to…House · Nov 13, 1985
To adopt H RES 587, the rule waiving certain points of order against the conference report on HR 6, a bill…House · Oct 17, 1986
To accept the conference report on HR 6, a bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and…House · Oct 17, 1986
To adopt the conference report on HR 6, the water resources development act, which would provide for the…Senate · Oct 17, 1986

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