Water Resources Development Act of 2007

H.R. 1495 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2007, sponsored by James Oberstar with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 13, 2007
Co-sponsors: 3
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Public law: Public Law 110-114

What it does

Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Reauthorizes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Authorizes flood control, navigation, and environmental projects and studies by the Army Corps of Engineers. Title I: Water Resources Projects - (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 13, 2007
Passed the HouseNov 6, 2007
Passed the SenateNov 8, 2007
Sent to the PresidentOct 23, 2007
Became lawNov 9, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-114. (Nov 9, 2007)

How Congress voted

On Overriding the Veto
Senate · Nov 8, 2007 · Veto Overridden79–14
Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding
House · Nov 6, 2007 · Passed361–54
On the Conference Report
Senate · Sep 24, 2007 · Conference Report Agreed to81–12
On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Aug 1, 2007 · Passed381–40
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 16, 2007 · Bill Passed91–4
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · May 10, 2007 · Cloture Motion Agreed to89–7
On Passage
House · Apr 19, 2007 · Passed394–25
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 19, 2007 · Failed194–226

Every roll call vote on this bill

Water Resources Development ActHouse · Apr 19, 2007
Water Resources Development ActHouse · Apr 19, 2007
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the…Senate · May 10, 2007
To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the residents of the city of Sacramento are protected from the…Senate · May 15, 2007
To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the needs of Louisiana residents who lost their homes as a result…Senate · May 15, 2007
To establish a Water Resources Commission to prioritize water resources projects in the United States.Senate · May 15, 2007
To require the consideration of certain factors relating to global climate change.Senate · May 15, 2007
To provide for a transition of the Iraq mission.Senate · May 16, 2007
Relative to the President's strategy in Iraq.Senate · May 16, 2007
To express the sense of the Senate that Congress must send to the President acceptable legislation to…Senate · May 16, 2007
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the…Senate · May 16, 2007
Water Resources Development ActHouse · Aug 1, 2007
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the…Senate · Sep 24, 2007
Water Resources Development ActHouse · Nov 6, 2007
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the…Senate · Nov 8, 2007

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Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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