Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024
118-HR-7938118th CongressIntroduced Apr 11, 2024Water Resources Development
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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Became Public Law No: 118-246.
Sponsor
Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2](R-OR-2)Summary
Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024
This act expands the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000, including by authorizing the Bureau of Reclamation to implement restoration activities in the Klamath Basin watershed in Oregon and California.
Specifically, Reclamation may plan, construct, operate, and maintain projects in the basin watershed, including
- facilities to reduce fish entrainment (i.e., the transport of fish along the flow of water, out of their normal habitat and into unnatural or harmful environments);
- projects that reduce or avoid impacts on aquatic resources caused by diversion of water for irrigation; and
- projects that restore basin watershed habitats, such as tribal fishery resources held in trust.
Reclamation may also
- undertake studies and improvements to implement restoration activities in the basin watershed;
- enter into contracts and agreements with state and local governments, tribes, and private parties to implement restoration activities; and
- accept and expend nonfederal funds in order to facilitate the activities.
In addition, the act authorizes Reclamation to reimburse Tulelake Irrigation District for up to 69% of the costs for the operation and maintenance of the irrigation Pumping Plant D in Tulelake, California.
Further, the act provides statutory authorization for Reclamation to implement the 2016 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement that directs Reclamation to take ownership and operation of the Keno Dam and operation of the Link River Dam.
Subjects
CaliforniaCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionFishesIndustrial facilitiesIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersOregonState and local government operationsWater use and supplyWatersheds
Actions (27)
Became Public Law No: 118-246.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 118-246.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2024House floor actions
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2024Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2024Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7214-7215)
Dec 19, 2024Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2024Library of Congress
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 18, 2024Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2024House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7265)
Dec 17, 2024House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7265)
Dec 17, 2024Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7938.
Dec 17, 2024House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7265-7266)
Dec 17, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 17, 2024House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 692.
Dec 10, 2024House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-847.
Dec 10, 2024House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-847.
Dec 10, 2024Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2024House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2024House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
Nov 20, 2024House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 22, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
May 21, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 11, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2024Library of Congress