United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1710 — Drought Resilience Investment Act of 2015

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Drought Resilience Investment Act of 2015 Amends the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to exempt a water resources infrastructure project receiving federal credit assistance under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, that is carried out in a state during any period in which a state of drought declaration issued by the state's governor is in effect, from the prohibition against being financed with proceeds of any: (1) obligation that is tax exempt; or (2) qualified tax credit bond or a Build America Bond. Specifies that a state of drought declaration shall remain in effect until the date on which the governor rescinds the declaration. Terminates this Act on September 30, 2018.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  3. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  4. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  5. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  6. Introduced in House

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1710 do?
Drought Resilience Investment Act of 2015 Amends the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to exempt a water resources infrastructure project receiving federal credit assistance under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, that is carried out in a state during any period in which a state of drought declaration issued by the state's governor is in effect, from the prohibition against being financed with proceeds of any: (1) obligation that is tax exempt; or (2) qualified tax credit bond or a Build America Bond. Specifies that a state of drought declaration shall remain in effect until the date on which the governor rescinds the declaration. Terminates this Act on September 30, 2018.
Who sponsors HR 1710?
HR 1710 is sponsored by Jerry McNerney (D).
What is the current status of HR 1710?
This bill died with 114th 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 1710?
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