House Bill 5316
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Move Water Now Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5316
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Move Water Now Act
This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of the Interior to conduct activities to accelerate and complete repairs to certain water conveyance facilities in western states. The bill also authorizes additional activities related to implementation of the San Joaquin River restoration settlement, which resolved a legal dispute regarding fish populations and water supply in the San Joaquin River in California.
December 5, 2019
02/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
02/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/12/2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
01/28/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
12/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
12/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
12/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:05 AM