A bill to improve water quality within the Rio Puerco watershed and to help restore the ecological health of the Rio Grande through the cooperative identification and implementation of best management practices which are consistent with the ecological, geological, cultural, sociological, and economic conditions in the region.
Rio Puerco Watershed Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish a clearinghouse for research and information on the management of the Rio Puerco Drainage Basin; (2) establish an inventory of best management practices and related monitoring activities that have been or may be implemented within the Rio Puerco Watershed Project; and (3) provide support to the Rio Puerco Management Committee to identify objectives, monitor results of ongoing projects, and develop alternative watershed management plans for the Rio Puerco Drainage Basin based on best management practices.
Directs the Secretary to prepare a report of appropriate alternatives for the improvement of watershed conditions in the Rio Puerco Drainage Basin.
Establishes the Rio Puerco Management Committee to: (1) advise the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management program; and (2) serve as a forum of information concerning the watershed and implementation of best management practices. Directs the Secretary to: (1) report to specified congressional committees on the implementation of this Act; and (2) study and report to such committees on the Rio Grande from Caballo Lake at least to Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Authorizes appropriations.
For Further Action See S.1919.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-820, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-820, Part I.
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10664-10666)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Oct. 4.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10738-10739)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 233 - 180 (Roll No. 481).
Roll Call #481 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 233 - 180 (Roll No. 481).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10804-10805)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Oct. 5.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10919-10920)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 220 - 196 (Roll No. 490).
Roll Call #490 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 220 - 196 (Roll No. 490).
Roll Call #490 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.