To require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the United States Geological Survey, to conduct a study on groundwater resources in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to conduct a study that includes: (1) a survey of accessible water supplies, including aquifers, on the Kenai Peninsula in the municipality of Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the city of Fairbanks, and the Fairbanks Northstar Borough; (2) a survey of water treatment needs and technologies applicable to the water resources of Alaska; and (3) a review of the need for enhancement of the streamflow information collected by the Geological Survey in the state relating to critical water needs in areas such as infrastructure risks to state transportation, flood forecasting, resource extraction, and fire management. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment. Authorizes appropriations.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Became Public Law No: 110-229.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S115)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-126.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-126.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4507-4508)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1114.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4507-4508)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4507-4508)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)