H.R. 255 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions, and for other purposes.
H.R. 255 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by Jason Chaffetz. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 113-129
What it does
Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2013
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2013
- Passed the SenateJul 9, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2014
- Became lawJul 25, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-129. (Jul 25, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 3, 2013 · Passed406–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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