A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4144 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 1981, sponsored by Tom Bevill. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 14, 1981
Policy area: Public lands
Public law: Public Law 97-88

Sponsor

Tom Bevill (D-AL)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 14, 1981
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 4, 1981

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 appropriations for energy and water development, by reducing by $198 million…House · Jul 23, 1981
To amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 appropriations for energy and water development, by deleting $17.8 million…House · Jul 23, 1981
To amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 appropriations for energy and water development, by deleting $4 million in…House · Jul 23, 1981
To amend H.R. 4144, energy and water development appropriations, by deleting $228 million in funds for the…House · Jul 24, 1981
To amend H.R. 4144, energy and water development appropriations, by deleting $10 million for the barnwell…House · Jul 24, 1981
To pass H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 energy and water development appropriations. (motion agreed to)House · Jul 24, 1981
To amend H.R.4144, a bill appropriating funds for fiscal year 1982 for energy and water development…Senate · Nov 4, 1981
To table the bumpers amendment to H.R.4144 to terminate funding for the clinch river breeder reactor…Senate · Nov 4, 1981
To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the bumpers amendment to H.R. 4144 to terminate funding…Senate · Nov 5, 1981
To amend H.R.4144 by providing that, in addition to any other funds appropriated (1)for operating expenses…Senate · Nov 5, 1981
To pass H.R.4144 as amended. (motion passed). See note(s) 15Senate · Nov 5, 1981
To agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 4144, a bill making appropriations for energy and water development…House · Nov 20, 1981

Other Public lands bills in the 97th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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