United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 745 — To reauthorize the Water Desalination Act of 1996.

Last action — Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Water Desalination Act of 1996 to extend through FY2018 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) grants and contracts for research to develop processes for converting saline water into water suitable for beneficial uses, and (2) the demonstration and development program for water desalination and related activities.

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

  4. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  5. Referred to House Natural Resources

  6. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 745 do?
Amends the Water Desalination Act of 1996 to extend through FY2018 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) grants and contracts for research to develop processes for converting saline water into water suitable for beneficial uses, and (2) the demonstration and development program for water desalination and related activities.
Who sponsors HR 745?
HR 745 is sponsored by Grace Napolitano (D).
What is the current status of HR 745?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 745?
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