S-3758 : Became Public Law


This bill specifies types of programs the Bureau of Reclamation may participate in, such as land idling (i.e., refraining from cultivating crops on certain land), for the purpose of aligning water supply and demand for users of irrigation water associated with the Klamath Project in Oregon and California.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-10-30PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-191.Library of Congress
2020-10-30PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-10-20FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5180)House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3758.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5180-5183)House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2020-07-01FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-07-01FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-07-01FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-06-30FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4080)Senate
2020-06-30FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4080)Senate
2020-06-30DischargeSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-05-19IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2020-05-19IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jeff Merkley [D] (OR)
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Policy Area :

Water Resources Development
Related Subjects
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Water quality
  • Watersheds
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply
Related Geographic Entities
  • California
  • Missouri River
  • Montana
  • Oregon
Related Organizations

Related Bills

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