United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 659 — A bill to reauthorize the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, and for other purposes.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.

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This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend authorities and the authorization of appropriations under such Act through FY2018.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-73.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2337)

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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 S 659 do?
Amends the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend authorities and the authorization of appropriations under such Act through FY2018.
Who sponsors S 659?
S 659 is sponsored by Ron Wyden (D).
What is the current status of S 659?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 S 659?
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