H.R. 678 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act
H.R. 678 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2013, sponsored by Scott R. Tipton with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes 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
- Feb 13, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 113-24
What it does
Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act - Amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Bureau of Reclamation) to contract for the development of small conduit hydropower at Bureau facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott R. Tipton (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
- Passed the HouseApr 10, 2013
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2013
- Became lawAug 9, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-24. (Aug 9, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 10, 2013 · Passed416–7 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 10, 2013 · Failed194–226
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 10, 2013
- To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal…House · Apr 10, 2013
- To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal…House · Apr 10, 2013
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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