S. 997 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act
S. 997 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 12, 2011, sponsored by Jon Tester.
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
- May 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 112-139
What it does
East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to extend a contract for water services between the United States and the East Bench Irrigation District, numbered 14-06-600-3593, until the earlier of four years after the date on which the contract would have expired if this Act had not been enacted or the date on which a new long-term contract is executed by the parties to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 2, 2011
- Passed the HouseJun 18, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJun 20, 2012
- Became lawJun 27, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-139. (Jun 27, 2012)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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