Congress 109 - HR 135 - Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005

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Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005 - Establishes the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to: (1) project future water supply and demand; (2) study current water management programs of federal, interstate, state, and local agencies and private sector entities directed at increasing water supplies and improving the availability, reliability, and quality of freshwater resources; and (3) consult with representatives of such agencies and entities to develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy. Requires that such strategy: (1) respect the primary role of states in adjudicating, administering, and regulating water rights and uses; (2) identify incentives intended to ensure an adequate and dependable water supply to meet U.S. needs for the next 50 years; (3) suggest strategies that avoid increased mandates on state and local governments; (4) eliminate duplication and conflict among federal programs; (5) consider all available technologies to optimize water supply reliability, availability, and quality, while safeguarding the environment; (6) recommend means of capturing excess water and flood water for conservation and use in the event of a drought; (7) suggest financing options for comprehensive water management projects and appropriate public works projects; and (8) suggest strategies to conserve existing water supplies, including recommendations for repairing aging infrastructure.

Sets forth requirements for semiannual interim reports and a final report within three years. Authorizes appropriations.

Actions

Apr 13, 2005

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 12, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 22 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1858-1859)
Apr 12, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 22 (Roll no. 96).(text: CR H1858-1859)
Apr 12, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1867-1868)
Apr 12, 2005

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 12, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 135.
Apr 12, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1858-1861)
Apr 12, 2005

Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Jan 5, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 4, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 4, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)
Jan 4, 2005

Introduced in House

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