H.R. 470 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
H.R. 470 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Joseph J. Heck with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 112-72
What it does
Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 - (Sec. 1) Amends the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (HPPA) to modify, commencing October 1, 2017, certain statutory schedules governing contracts for delivery of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam to specified localities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph J. Heck (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2011
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 18, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2011
- Became lawDec 20, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-72. (Dec 20, 2011)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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