H.R. 4588 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Water Resources Research Act Amendments of 2006
H.R. 4588 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 16, 2005, sponsored by John Doolittle.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 109-471
What it does
Water Resources Research Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to require research by state water resources research and technology institutes to be applied and peer reviewed research that fosters improvements in water supply reliability and the entry of new research engineers and technicians into water resources fields.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 11, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-471. (Jan 11, 2007)
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