WATER related term(s) Ecology and Environment
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5083, H5084, H5085, H5086, H5087, H5088, H5090, H5092, H5093, H5094, H5095, H5096, H5097, H5098, H5099 [25OC], H5111, H5114, H5115, H5116, H5117, H5130, H5131, H5132, H5133, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5137, H5138, H5139, H5140, H5142, H5143 [26OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4394), consideration (H. Res. 756), H4967 [3OC]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (H. Res. 199), H1162, H1171 [8MR]
Idaho: make technical correction to water rights settlement for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation (S. 950), S6026 [18DE]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1483 [28MR], H1561, H1584, H1585, H1586, H1587, H1588, H1589, H1590, H1591, H1592, H1593, H1595, H1596, H1602, H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1607, H1608, H1609, H1610, H1611, H1612, H1613, H1615 [29MR], H1662, H1663, H1665, H1666, H1668, H1669, H1670 [30MR]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: establish advisory committee to inform Congress of impact of waters of the U.S. regulations on agriculture (see S. 1023), S1052 [29MR] (see H.R. 4956), H4136 [27JY]
AID: develop plan to provide foreign aid to developing countries to increase access to sustainable safe water, sanitation, hygiene in healthcare facilities, and protect health care workers and patients (see H.R. 5545), H4380 [18SE]
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary: establish (see H.R. 897), H823 [9FE]
Appropriations: rescind certain amounts appropriated for IRS enforcement and coronavirus relief and authorize such amounts to be redirected to water-related projects (see H.R. 5243), H4191 [18AU]
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in Gulf of Maine (see H.R. 4284), H3108 [22JN]
Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana (see S. 1987), S2097 [14JN] (see H.R. 5088), H4151 [28JY]
——— authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern (see S. 2160), S2223 [22JN] (see H.R. 6107), H5174 [26OC]
——— authorize modification of transferred works to increase public benefits and other project benefits as part of extraordinary operation and maintenance work (see S. 2202), S2225 [22JN]
——— clarify jurisdiction relative to certain pumped storage development (see S. 739), S742 [9MR] (see H.R. 1607), H1286 [14MR]
——— make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power (see S. 461), S455 [16FE] (see H.R. 1061), H852 [17FE]
——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 2162), S2223 [22JN]
——— update requirements for operation of Central Valley Project and Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project (see H.R. 289), H203 [11JA]
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: update regulations for offshore oil and gas pipelines to address limitations regarding ability to ensure pipeline integrity and address risks relative to decommissioning (see H.R. 1441), H1205 [8MR]
California: approve settlement of water right claims of Tule River Tribe (see S. 306), S265 [7FE]
——— expand access to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas for recreational purposes (see H.R. 519), H323 [25JA]
——— provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions (see H.R. 215), H106 [9JA]
Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see S. Res. 117), S910 [22MR] (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]
Coast Guard: provide certain data related to water quality (see H.R. 1452), H1205 [8MR]
——— uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River (see H.R. 6356), H5668 [9NO]
Coastal Barrier Resources Act: improve (see S. 2958), S4720 [27SE]
Conservation of natural resources: protect and conserve at least 50 percent of land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 430), H2500 [22MY]
Contracts: extend certain contract prepayment authority for agriculture and municipal water users (see H.R. 3675), H2635 [25MY]
Corps of Engineers: notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures (see H.R. 2505), H1708 [6AP]
——— permit sale of technologies to certain water and irrigation districts to expedite removal of harmful algal blooms (see H.R. 5756), H4713 [27SE]
——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 2503), H1708 [6AP]
——— prohibit certain toxic disharges of water from Lake Okeechobee (see H.R. 2504), H1708 [6AP]
——— prohibit from issuing permit for Delta Conveyance Project in California (see H.R. 924), H824 [9FE]
——— propose new nationwide permit under Federal Water Pollution Control Act for dredging projects (see S. 3433), S5851 [7DE] (see H.R. 6708), H6814 [11DE]
Courts: limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 378), S313 [9FE] (see S. 1275), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 925), H824 [9FE] (see H.R. 1204), H914 [27FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow emergency haying under Conservation Reserve Program during primary nesting season (see S. 2412), S3458 [20JY]
——— clarify land eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 2798), S4525 [14SE] (see H.R. 5466), H4344 [14SE]
——— ensure producers who rely on acequia systems have access to drought protections (see S. 2077), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 4290), H3108 [22JN]
——— establish alternative manure management program (see S. 2479), S3522 [25JY] (see H.R. 4327), H3141 [23JN]
——— establish emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to natural or man-made disasters (see S. 2917), S4678 [26SE]
——— establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see S. 806), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 1721), H1326 [22MR]
——— establish Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives (see H.R. 6183), H5361 [2NO]
——— establish pilot program that focuses conservation funding on reducing runoff of most problematic nutrients into priority watersheds (see H.R. 6821), H6984 [14DE]
——— expand and strengthen Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program (see S. 1233), S1293 [20AP] (see H.R. 2787), H1909 [20AP]
——— expand Emergency Watershed Protection Program to enhance long-term protection of watersheds (see H.R. 5257), H4196 [22AU]
——— expand snow survey and water supply forecasting program to serve northeastern U.S. (see S. 2611), S3754 [27JY]
——— extend scope of Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to address harmful animal and plant pathogens and provide States additional access to agricultural innovation projects (see H.R. 2385), H1641 [29MR]
——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (see S. 174), S172 [31JA] (see H.R. 2975), H2084 [27AP] (see H.R. 4017), H2807 [12JN]
——— include cybersecurity technical assistance in national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program (see S. 2388), S3148 [19JY] (see H.R. 3809), H2740 [5JN]
——— inform and educate farmers on cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through use of energy-efficient pumping systems (see H.R. 5723), H4498 [26SE]
——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 1224), S1293 [20AP] (see H.R. 4213), H2990 [20JN]
——— modify definitions of terms ‘‘rural’’ and ‘‘rural area’’ for purpose of grants and loans to remedy lack of compliance with certain drinking water standards (see S. 2697), S3757 [27JY]
——— provide grants to States and Indian Tribes for programs to voluntarily repurpose agricultural land to reduce consumptive water use (see S. 2166), S2223 [22JN]
——— reauthorize Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program (see S. 2558), S3752 [27JY] (see H.R. 5031), H4140 [27JY]
——— reestablish Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (see H.R. 4248), H3070 [21JN]
——— require State field offices of National Resources Conservation Service to give preference to in-State applicants (see S. 2568), S3753 [27JY]
——— support commercial fishing industry (see S. 1756), S1788 [30MY] (see H.R. 4940), H4030 [26JY]
Dept. of Commerce: study feasibility of manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors in U.S. (see H.R. 5390), H4262 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish task force to address effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances release from departmental activities and include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of Armed Forces (see S. 1360), S1418 [27AP]
——— extend increased transfer authority for certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water (see H.R. 6024), H5042 [24OC]
——— include in Armed Forces periodic health assessments evaluation of whether member has been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5259), H4196 [22AU]
——— request permit revisions to allow for onsite testing and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination remediation at stormwater management outflow facilities (see H.R. 6095), H5173 [26OC]
Dept. of Energy: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters’’ (see H.J. Res. 91), H4456 [21SE]
——— establish research, development, and demonstration program relative to abandoned wells (see S. 429), S425 [15FE]
——— prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers’’ (see H.R. 5411), H4263 [12SE]
——— withdraw proposed rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters’’ (see H.R. 5654), H4455 [21SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (see S. 2183), S2224 [22JN] (see H.R. 4061), H2883 [13JN]
——— low-income household water assistance program appropriations (see H.R. 5793), H4853 [28SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see S. 2864), S4630 [20SE] (see H.R. 5605), H4437 [20SE]
Dept. of HUD: conduct annual risk assessment of properties receiving tenant-based or project-based rental assistance for lead-based hazards (see S. 577), S567 [1MR] (see H.R. 1366), H1113 [3MR]
Dept. of State: ensure U.S. diplomats and officials can advance efforts seeking Mexican compliance with 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (see S. 2969), S4759 [28SE]
Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna in Rio San Jose Stream System and Pueblos of Jemez and Zia in Rio Jemez Stream System (see S. 595), S568 [1MR] (see H.R. 1304), H1048 [1MR]
——— authorize expenditures for conduct of certain water conservation measures in Great Salt Lake basin (see S. 1955), S2071 [13JN] (see H.R. 4094), H2930 [14JN]
——— authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities to reclaim and restore land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before certain date (see H.R. 6233), H5465 [6NO]
——— carry out watershed pilots (see S. 2169), S2223 [22JN]
——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 4778), H3886 [20JY]
——— coordinate Federal and State permitting processes relative to construction of new surface water storage projects on Federal lands and designate Bureau of Reclamation as lead agency (see H.R. 186), H104 [9JA]
——— ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements (see H.R. 6442), H5893 [15NO]
——— increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants (see S. 2927), S4678 [26SE] (see H.R. 4356), H3142 [23JN]
——— make financial assistance to States under Land and Water Conservation Fund available for water quality projects (see S. 798), S772 [14MR] (see H.R. 1593), H1285 [14MR]
——— modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units in Colorado River (see S. 2514), S3619 [26JY]
——— prohibit use of lead ammunition on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands (see H.R. 5281), H4204 [25AU]
——— provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see S. 448), S426 [15FE] (see H.R. 1065), H852 [17FE]
——— provide with certain authorities relative to projects affecting Klamath Basin watershed (see S. 482), S456 [16FE]
——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (see S. 654), S654 [6MR] (see H.R. 1395), H1148 [7MR]
Dept. of Transportation: establish drone infrastructure inspection grant program and drone education and workforce training grant program (see S. 1817), S1982 [6JN] (see H.R. 3593), H2500 [22MY]
——— establish payment and performance security requirements for water infrastructure projects (see S. 2928), S4678 [26SE] (see H.R. 1740), H1408 [23MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 3192), H2244 [10MY]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see S. 1185), S1210 [18AP] (see H.R. 615), H489 [27JA]
——— prohibit taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (see S. 64), S98 [25JA]
Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group: reauthorize (see S. 2020), S2122 [15JN]
District of Columbia: limit funding for Federal payment for District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (see H.R. 2105), H1631 [29MR]
Dolores River National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 636), S636 [2MR] (see H.R. 1534), H1278 [10MR]
Dolores River Special Management Area: establish (see S. 636), S636 [2MR] (see H.R. 1534), H1278 [10MR]
Drugs: fund detection and testing activities, such as wastewater surveillance, to detect synthetic opioids (see H.R. 4773), H3886 [20JY]
Ecology and environment: carry out activities to control movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters and provide financial assistance for watercraft inspection and decontamination (see S. 2105), S2221 [22JN]
——— restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see S. 919), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 1705), H1325 [22MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2443), S3459 [20JY] (see H.R. 4394), H3156 [30JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4394), consideration (see H. Res. 756), H4985 (see H. Res. 756), H4986 [3OC]
EPA: amend application of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms (see H.R. 3763), H2707 [31MY]
——— amend budgetary treatment of certain amounts of water infrastructure financial assistance (see H.R. 2671), H1844 [18AP]
——— authorize grants for smart water infrastructure technology (see H.R. 3490), H2453 [18MY]
——— award grants and contracts for projects that use emerging technologies to address threats to water quality (see H.R. 873), H780 [8FE]
——— clarify requisite timeline for making decision on approval or disapproval of State underground injection control program (see S. 1718), S1744 [18MY] (see H.R. 3568), H2499 [22MY]
——— establish pilot program that promotes cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 2781), S4440 [13SE]
——— establish program to provide grants to suppliers of water to make infrastructure improvements to public water systems (see H.R. 4540), H3204 [11JY]
——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see S. 796), S772 [14MR] (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]
——— extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (see H.R. 1181), H874 [24FE]
——— limit funding for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program Account (see H.R. 2199), H1634 [29MR]
——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (see H.R. 250), H150 [10JA]
——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3082), S5109 [19OC] (see H.R. 1152), H873 [24FE]
——— make District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants (see H.R. 4043), H2808 [12JN]
——— modify permitting requirements relative to discharge of any pollutant from Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1720), H1326 [22MR]
——— modify water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice waiver authority (see S. 2696), S3757 [27JY]
——— promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see S. 2337), S2984 [18JY]
——— reauthorize South Florida Geographic Program (see S. 119), S121 [26JA] (see H.R. 628), H509 [30JA]
——— require certain percentage of Clean Water State Revolving Fund grants be used for green projects (see H.R. 2921), H2049 [26AP]
——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 4785), H3887 [20JY]
——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 4811), H3888 [20JY]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that Executive order to pursue whole-of-government approach to environmental justice shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 3256), H2309 [11MY]
Federal aid programs: provide additional assistance to rural water and waste disposal systems affected by coronavirus pandemic (see S. 1079), S1088 [30MR]
——— provide assistance for disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2521), H1708 [6AP]
——— provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability (see S. 2102), S2186 [21JN]
Federal Columbia River Power System: provide for operations pursuant to certain operation plan for specified period of time (see S. 966), S933 [23MR] (see H.R. 1762), H1409 [23MR]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify certain allotments (see S. 115), S121 [26JA] (see H.R. 3167), H2171 [9MY]
FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 132), H102 [9JA] (see H.R. 1008), H838 [14FE]
FERC: extend time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects (see S. 3373), S5692 [30NO]
Fish and fishing: allow certain activities to be carried out relative to certain fish held in captivity or controlled environment (see H.R. 6546), H6079 [1DE]
Forest Service: reauthorize and improve Water Source Protection Program and Watershed Condition Framework (see S. 1853), S2005 [7JN] (see H.R. 4018), H2807 [12JN]
FTC: promulgate regulations to prohibit entity from selling, leasing, or offering for sale or lease water rights at excessive price during certain droughts (see H.R. 3637), H2595 [24MY]
GAO: report to Congress on status of dams in Dept. of Agriculture watershed program (see H.R. 4959), H4136 [27JY]
Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see S. Res. 494), S5919 [12DE] (see H. Res. 195), H1114 [3MR]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see S.J. Res. 7), S230 [2FE] (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H1147 [7MR]
——— provide definition of navigable waters (see S. 1022), S1052 [29MR] (see H.R. 1556), H1278 [10MR]
——— restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5028 [18OC]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see S. Res. 173), S1341 [25AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1915 [24AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]
Holy Cross Wilderness: authorize additional entities to be eligible to complete maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and Bolts Ditch Headgate (see S. 2156), S2223 [22JN] (see H.R. 4297), H3108 [22JN]
Hydroelectric power: modernize and improve licensing of non-Federal hydropower projects (see S. 1521), S1602 [10MY]
——— modernize licensing process and promote next generation hydropower projects (see H.R. 4045), H2808 [12JN]
——— support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams to increase clean energy production, improve resiliency and reliability of electric grid, and enhance health of rivers and associated wildlife habitats (see S. 2994), S4760 [28SE] (see H.R. 6653), H6739 [7DE]
Idaho: make technical correction to water rights settlement for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation (see S. 950), S910 [22MR] (see H.R. 1738), H1407 [23MR]
Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3292), S5507 [14NO] (see H.R. 6411), H5855 [14NO]
——— establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see S. 938), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 1729), H1327 [22MR]
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: authorize use of funds for water infrastructure and dam projects (see S. 843), S825 [16MR]
International Boundary and Water Commission: assume full ownership and control of International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, AZ (see S. 128), S146 [30JA] (see H.R. 4643), H3611 [14JY]
——— authorize to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works (see H.R. 5903), H4990 [6OC]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (see H.R. 6081), H5173 [26OC]
——— reauthorize (see S. 612), S569 [1MR] (see H.R. 1274), H1047 [1MR]
Mexico: reauthorize U.S.-Mexico transboundary aquifer assessment program (see H.R. 5874), H4985 [3OC]
——— support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (see S. Res. 379), S4760 [28SE] (see H. Res. 683), H4297 [13SE]
National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 719), H4456 [21SE]
National Water Week: designate (see S. Res. 198), S1534 [4MY]
Native Americans: make technical corrections to Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund (see S. 3406), S5750 [5DE] (see H.R. 6599), H6143 [5DE]
——— provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Native American lands (see S. 2385), S3147 [19JY] (see H.R. 4746), H3857 [19JY]
——— recognize critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirm responsibility of Federal Government to ensure such access (see S. Res. 355), S4655 [21SE]
Nevada: modify authorization of appropriations for Las Vegas Wash program (see S. 3418), S5807 [6DE] (see H.R. 6787), H6983 [14DE]
NOAA: accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for water management in western U.S and improve atmospheric river forecasts across country (see H.R. 3966), H2786 [9JN]
——— carry out research and development to improve understanding of how public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings (see H.R. 6080), H5173 [26OC]
——— clarify that during lapse in appropriations certain services relative to Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under Anti-Deficiency Act (see H.R. 325), H232 [12JA]
——— codify and improve Coastal Management Fellowship and Digital Coast Fellowship (see S. 1552), S1623 [11MY] (see H.R. 5205), H4186 [15AU]
——— collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (see S. 1808), S1982 [6JN] (see H.R. 676), H575 [31JA]
——— establish climate impact management plan for conservation of certain marine mammal species (see H.R. 1383), H1147 [7MR]
——— establish Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program (see S. 2086), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 2560), H1717 [10AP]
——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System and establish National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (see H.R. 4373), H3150 [27JN]
Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act: amend (see S. 1898), S2028 [8JN] (see H.R. 3977), H2787 [9JN]
Oceans: oppose permitting of, and exploration for, deep seabed mining (see H.R. 4536), H3204 [11JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to certain marine reef species (see H.R. 6447), H5898 [17NO]
——— prohibit certain mining activities on deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 4537), H3204 [11JY]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 5089), H4151 [28JY]
Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see S. 3127), S5182 [25OC] (see H.R. 6053), H5104 [25OC]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see S. 947), S910 [22MR] (see H.R. 1), H1284 [14MR]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 260), H1526 [28MR]
Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4663), H3612 [14JY]
Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see S. 1531), S1603 [10MY]
——— improve access for outdoor recreation through use of special recreation permits on Federal recreational lands and waters (see H.R. 1527), H1277 [10MR]
Public utilities: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems (see S. 2654), S3755 [27JY] (see H.R. 5016), H4139 [27JY]
Public works: authorize use of funds for certain projects (see H.R. 2694), H1846 [18AP]
——— establish program to increase drinking water and wastewater system threat preparedness and resilience (see S. 660), S654 [6MR] (see H.R. 1367), H1113 [3MR]
——— prohibit distribution of Federal funds to certain entities related to China for certain public works projects (see H.R. 748), H675 [2FE]
Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program: reauthorize funding (see H.R. 3027), H2117 [28AP]
Rural areas: promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 5483), H4344 [14SE]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: adjust boundaries (see H.R. 6476), H5902 [21NO]
Shipping industry: eliminate certain requirements relative to dredging and dredged materials (see S. 3434), S5851 [7DE] (see H.R. 6709), H6814 [11DE]
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area: adjust boundary and allow construction of underground water pipeline (see S. 2042), S2123 [15JN] (see H.R. 6209), H5363 [2NO]
Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 1874), S2028 [8JN] (see H.R. 3954), H2786 [9JN]
——— impose excise tax on water use during droughts (see H.R. 5325), H4217 [1SE]
——— modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see S. 726), S742 [9MR] (see H.R. 1407), H1148 [7MR]
U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity: urge Senate ratification (see S. Con. Res. 11), S1844 [31MY] (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2500 [22MY]
U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate ratification (see S. Res. 466), S5541 [15NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program (see S. 1335), S1417 [27AP] (see H.R. 2982), H2085 [27AP]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program (see S. 1118), S1090 [30MR] (see H.R. 2429), H1691 [30MR]
——— establish program to map zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation (see H.R. 2855), H1947 [25AP]
——— reauthorize certain water data enhancement programs (see H.R. 5770), H4713 [27SE]
Urban Water Federal Partnership Program: maintain (see S. 702), S714 [8MR] (see H.R. 4890), H3950 [25JY]
USA Rice Federation: anniversary of USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership (see S. Res. 403), S4949 [4OC] (see H. Con. Res. 69), H4714 [27SE]
Veterans: ensure claimants who were harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, are adequately informed relative to filing Federal cause of action (see S. 3237), S5402 [7NO]
Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 1254), S1294 [20AP] (see H.R. 2765), H1908 [20AP]
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5664), H4456 [21SE]
Waterways: address severe subsidence impacts that have substantially reduced carrying capacity of water delivery system in California (see S. 2161), S2223 [22JN] (see H.R. 2419), H1691 [30MR]
——— provide for standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies (see S. 3123), S5182 [25OC] (see H.R. 6127), H5227 [1NO]
Weather: accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for agriculture in Central U.S. (see H.R. 3802), H2740 [5JN]
Wildlife: exempt certain water transfers between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from Lacey Act and Lacey Act Amendments ban on trafficking in wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 773), S743 [9MR] (see H.R. 1560), H1279 [10MR]
Cost Estimates
Disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27): CBO, E186 [7MR]
Letters
Disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Michelle Roos, Environmental Protection Network (organization), H1223 [9MR]
——— several organizations, H1223 [9MR]
EPA water quality certification changes: several individuals, H1509–H1511 [28MR]
Lower Energy Costs Act: several environmental organizations, H1481–H1483 [28MR]
Override veto to disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: several organizations, H1783 [18AP]
Messages
Veto of H.J. Res. 27, Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: President Biden, H1715 [10AP]
Motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5142, H5150 [26OC]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1561 [29MR], H1677 [30MR]
Notices
Intention to object to S. 595, Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act, S5966 [13DE]
Quotations
‘‘Let us develope the resources of our land’’ Daniel Webster, H1514 [28MR]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: impact of climate change policies on food production, H4959 [3OC]
American Sportfishing Association: anniversary, E628 [30JN]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration response to train derailment disaster in East Palestine, OH, H880 [27FE]
Bureau of Reclamation: clarify jurisdiction relative to certain pumped storage development (H.R. 1607), H5410, H5411 [6NO]
——— Irvine Ranch Water District Syphon Reservoir Project funding, H656 [2FE]
——— Policy and Administration Account funding, H5086, H5087 [25OC]
California: accelerate groundwater recharge projects and provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions, H1117 [7MR]
——— address water shortages, H348 [26JA]
——— address water shortages and storage issues, H1159 [8MR]
——— anniversary of East Bay Municipal Utility District, E410 [9MY]
——— anniversary of Solano Irrigation District, E913 [29SE]
——— anniversary of Stockton East Water District, E555 [13JN]
——— impact of government regulations on water supply and storage and agriculture, H119 [10JA], H996–H1003 [1MR], H1320 [22MR], H1732 [17AP], H2409 [17MY], H6871 [13DE]
——— provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions, H1517 [28MR], H5070 [25OC], H5383 [3NO], H5664 [9NO]
——— provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions (H.R. 215), H157 [11JA]
——— tribute to Coachella Valley Water District partnership with Bureau of Reclamation to invest in water delivery projects, E206 [9MR]
——— water supply and storage projects funding, H156 [11JA]
CDC: develop partnerships to strengthen blood lead testing reporting and link lead-exposed children to recommended services funding, H5769 [14NO]
Children and youth: address threat of lead in childcare centers, H2772 [7JN]
Coast Guard: provide certain data related to water quality (H.R. 1452), E196 [8MR]
——— uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River, H5187 [1NO]
Columbia, PA: anniversary of Columbia Water Co., E415 [10MY]
Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, H4283–H4289 [13SE]
Contra Costa Special Districts Association: anniversary, E375 [27AP]
Coppell, TX: tribute to Coppell Fire Dept., Emergency Management and Public Works team, E794 [25AU]
Corps of Engineers: funding, H5142 [26OC]
——— prioritize completion of overbudget projects in Louisiana, H5083 [25OC]
Courts: recognize rights of those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, E1036 [1NO]
Dams: address dam safety and consider dam removal rather than repair when more cost-effective, H4936 [2OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish pilot program that focuses conservation funding on reducing runoff of most problematic nutrients into priority watersheds (H.R. 6821), H6966 [14DE]
Dept. of Energy: conduct study on streamlining regulatory approval timelines relative to new power plants by examining licensing and permitting processes of various energy sources, H1584 [29MR]
——— prohibit funding to implement rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters’’, H5117, H5118 [26OC]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (H.R. 4061), E553 [13JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: study alternative methods to manage border wall infrastructure during flood season, H4670 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior: ensure public right to challenge any oil and gas lease sale, H1605 [29MR]
——— prohibit funding to list Salina Mucket or Mexican Fawnsfoot species of mussels found in Rio Grande River as endangered or their habitat as critical, H5291 [2NO]
Endangered Species Act: reform, H2557 [24MY]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H5140, H5141 [26OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H4957 [3OC], H5066–H5100 [25OC], H5110–H5152 [26OC], H5664 [9NO], E1017 [26OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4394), consideration (H. Res. 756), H4962–H4969 [3OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4394), corrections in engrossment, H5152 [26OC]
——— prohibit funding to consider social cost of greenhouse gases in agency budgets, procurement processes, or environmental reviews, H5135 [26OC]
——— prohibit funding to enforce coronavirus mask mandates, H5137 [26OC]
——— prohibit funding to finalize any rule or regulation that has or is likely to have certain effects on economy, H5098 [25OC]
——— prohibit funding to implement certain Executive orders relative to climate change, H5143 [26OC]
EPA: clarify requisite timeline for making decision on approval or disapproval of State underground injection control program, H1585, H1586 [29MR]
——— establish Federal low-income water pilot program, E1068 [7NO]
——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (H.R. 1586), H2182 [10MY], H2670 [31MY]
——— extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (H.R. 1181), E142 [24FE]
——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H4239 [12SE]
——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (H.R. 250), E7 [10JA]
——— make changes relative to water quality certification, H1509–H1512, H1514, H1515 [28MR]
——— make District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants (H.R. 4043), E548 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce final rule entitled ‘‘Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule’’, H5329 [2NO]
——— prohibit funding to take backstop actions related to Chesapeake Bay pollution standards, H5290 [2NO]
——— provide regulatory certainty by explicitly authorizing common practice of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permits and providing for continuances during times of administrative delay, H1670–H1672 [30MR]
Farmington, NH: Farmington Water and Wastewater Dept., honoree in National Rural Water Association Water Taste Test, E127 [17FE]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), H1200–H1203 [8MR], H1221–H1230, H1233 [9MR]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (H. Res. 199), H1161–H1173 [8MR]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), veto, H1765, H1782–H1789 [18AP]
——— provide definition of navigable waters, H1200 [8MR]
Great Lakes Authority: establish, H507 [30JA], H584 [1FE], H6804 [11DE]
——— funding, H5097 [25OC]
Great Lakes region: importance of reliable and safe drinking water, H615 [1FE]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 319), H2104 [28AP]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5947 [29NO]
Indiana: economic and transportation projects funding, H3940 [25JY]
Infrastructure: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 1729), H1305 [22MR]
——— provide adequate funding for water infrastructure, H1471 [28MR]
Infrastructure Week: observance, H2442 [18MY]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (H.R. 6081), E1022 [26OC]
Lansing, MI: tribute to Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) for response to tornadoes, E1003 [20OC]
Marysville, CA: tribute to Yuba Water Agency Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project, E1101 [14NO]
Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (H. Res. 683), H5926, H5927 [28NO]
——— urge compliance with Mexican Water Treaty, H4386 [19SE]
Michigan: call to shut down Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, H6865 [13DE], H6946 [14DE]
Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Irrigation District, E908 [28SE]
New York: importance of reliable and safe drinking water, H1323 [22MR], H2045 [26AP]
NOAA: collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (H.R. 676), H2144–H2147 [9MY]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of East Bay Municipal Utility District, E367 [27AP]
Oceans: prohibit certain actions relative to certain marine reef species (H.R. 6447), E1117 [17NO]
Pennsylvania: clean water infrastructure funding, H886 [27FE]
Power resources: ensure certain proposed energy regulations will lower costs for consumers, and prohibit additional oil and gas leasing on certain public lands, H1560 [29MR]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1441, H1454, H1455 [27MR], H1468, H1469, H1473, H1485–H1516, H1517–H1521 [28MR], H1537, H1541, H1542–H1615 [29MR], H1661, H1662–H1678, H1680, H1681, H1682 [30MR], H1883 [19AP], H3010 [21JN], H3486 [13JY], H4018 [26JY], H4046, H4053 [27JY], H4356 [18SE], H5067 [25OC], H5997 [30NO], H6930 [13DE], E285 [30MR]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 260), H1474–H1485 [28MR]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), corrections in enrollment, H1678 [30MR]
Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (H. Res. 1364), H920 [28FE]
——— recognize access to safe and affordable water as basic human right, H341 [26JA]
Self-Help Enterprises (organization): tribute, E32 [17JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: proposed rule to regulate use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle on certain Federal land or water, H2357 [16MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program, H1157 [8MR]
World Water Day: observance, H1305 [22MR]
Zillah, WA: Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (organization) Water Taste Test winner, E116 [10FE]
Remarks in Senate
American Wetlands Month: observance, S1722–S1724 [18MY]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, S811 [16MR]
Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana, S3727 [27JY]
——— authorize modification of transferred works to increase public benefits and other project benefits as part of extraordinary operation and maintenance work (S. 2202), S2234 [22JN]
——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (S. 2162), S2230–S2232 [22JN]
California: approve settlement of water right claims of Tule River Tribe (S. 306), S267 [7FE]
Coastal Barrier Resources Act: improve (S. 2958), S5252 [31OC]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S409 [15FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish alternative manure management program (S. 2479), S3525 [25JY]
——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues, S5684 [30NO]
——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (S. 174), S216 [2FE], S2448 [13JY]
——— modify definitions of terms ‘‘rural’’ and ‘‘rural area’’ for purpose of grants and loans to remedy lack of compliance with certain drinking water standards (S. 2697), S3764 [27JY]
——— provide grants to States and Indian Tribes for programs to voluntarily repurpose agricultural land to reduce consumptive water use (S. 2166), S2232 [22JN]
Dept. of Energy: proposed rule to mandate certain standards for new dishwashers, beverage vending machines, and electric motors to conserve energy and water, S2109–S2111 [15JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii, S3574 [26JY]
——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC, S3442 [20JY]
Dept. of State: ensure U.S. diplomats and officials can advance efforts seeking Mexican compliance with 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, S5281 [1NO]
Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna in Rio San Jose Stream System and Pueblos of Jemez and Zia in Rio Jemez Stream System (S. 595), S5957 [13DE]
——— provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (S. 448), S428 [15FE]
EPA: decision to prohibit development of proposed Pebble Mine project, S157 [31JA]
——— modify water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice waiver authority (S. 2696), S3764 [27JY]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), S1017, S1019–S1023, S1028, S1031 [29MR]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (S.J. Res. 7), S215 [2FE], S547, S550 [1MR], S760 [14MR]
Idaho: make technical correction to water rights settlement for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation (S. 950), S6026, S6027 [18DE]
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, S751 [9MR]
Louisiana: address saltwater intrusion into Mississippi River, S4932 [4OC]
National Water Week: designate (S. Res. 198), S1539 [4MY]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), S782 [15MR], S810 [16MR], S840 [21MR], S946 [27MR], S976 [28MR], S1030 [29MR], S1062 [30MR], S1221 [19AP], S1483 [3MY], S2017 [8JN]
Public utilities: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems (S. 2654), S3763 [27JY]
Save the Bay (organization): tribute, S5596 [27NO]
USA Rice Federation: anniversary of USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership (S. Res. 403), S4958 [4OC]
Waterways: address severe subsidence impacts that have substantially reduced carrying capacity of water delivery system in California (S. 2161), S2229 [22JN]
Reports filed
Clarify Jurisdiction Relative to Certain Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Development: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1607) (H. Rept. 118–264), H5403 [3NO]
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 676) (H. Rept. 118–48), H2133 [5MY]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 27, Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 118–7), H1147 [7MR]
Consideration of H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 118–30), H1526 [28MR]
Consideration of H.R. 4394, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 756) (H. Rept. 118–242), H4985 [3OC]
Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 654), S4718 [27SE]
Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2020) (S. Rept. 118–146), S6078 [20DE]
Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.J. Res. 27) (H. Rept. 118–6), H1112 [3MR]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4394) (H. Rept. 118–126), H3156 [30JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2443) (S. Rept. 118–72), S3457 [20JY]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 612) (S. Rept. 118–55), S2310 [11JY]
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 615) (H. Rept. 118–203), H4436 [20SE]
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 595) (S. Rept. 118–131), S5919 [12DE]
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Horizon Lateral Water Pipeline Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2042) (S. Rept. 118–147), S6078 [20DE]
Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2958), S4718 [27SE]
Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 950) (S. Rept. 118–80), S3618 [26JY]
Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 306) (S. Rept. 118–110), S5360 [6NO]
Use of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds for Water Infrastructure and Dam Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 843) (S. Rept. 118–68), S3147 [19JY]
Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1152) (H. Rept. 118–10), H1291 [17MR]
Statements
Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [9MR]
Texts of
H. Res. 199, consideration of H.J. Res. 27, disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’, H1161 [8MR]
H. Res. 260, consideration of H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, H1474 [28MR]
H. Res. 683, support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries by Mexico annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande, H5926 [28NO]
H. Res. 756, consideration of H.R. 4394, energy and water development appropriations, H4962 [3OC]
H.J. Res. 27, disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’, H1221 [9MR]
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, H1565–H1583 [29MR]
H.R. 676, Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act, H2144 [9MY]
H.R. 1607, clarify jurisdiction relative to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, H5410 [6NO]
H.R. 4394, energy and water development appropriations, H5071–H5083 [25OC]
S. 174, Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act, S174 [31JA]
S. 950, Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act, S6027 [18DE]
S. 1275, Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act, S1347 [25AP]
S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, S2989 [18JY]
S. 2412, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Flexibility Act, S3462 [20JY]
S. Con. Res. 11, urge Senate ratification of U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity, S1849 [31MY]
S. Res. 117, ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin, S911 [22MR]
S. Res. 173, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1349 [25AP]
S. Res. 198, National Water Week, S1538 [4MY]
S. Res. 355, recognize critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirm responsibility of Federal Government to ensure such access, S4658 [21SE]
S. Res. 379, support diplomatic relations with Mexico to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande, S4763 [28SE]
S. Res. 403, USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership anniversary, S4957 [4OC]
S. Res. 466, urge Senate ratification of U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5551 [15NO]
S. Res. 494, establish National Biodiversity Strategy, S5923 [12DE]