Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-135
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2005-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Droughts
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Federal advisory bodies
Federal mandates
Federal-state relations
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Interstate compacts
Maintenance and repair
Public meetings
Science, Technology, Communications
Strategic planning
Technology assessment
Water conservation
Water pollution control
Water quality
Water rights
Water supply
Water use

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: 
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) identify incentives intended to ensure an adequate and dependable water supply to meet U.S. needs for the next 50 years; (2) suggest strategies that avoid increased mandates on State and local governments, considering all available technologies; and (3) suggest financing options.

action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 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)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 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)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1867-1868)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 135.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1858-1861)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2005-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2005-01-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-04
text: Introduced in House