United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 653 — Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

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Summary

Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Received in the House.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3975-3976; text: CR S3975-3976)

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

  7. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 114-48.

  8. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  9. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1305; text of measure as introduced: CR S1305)

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Subjects

Congressional oversight Energy efficiency and conservation Research administration and funding Water quality Water resources funding Water use and supply Water resources development
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 653 do?
Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to: (1) declare that additional research is required into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches, including non-structural alternatives, decentralized approaches, energy use efficiency, water use efficiency, and actions to extract energy from wastewater; (2) require each water resources research and technology institute to arrange for research that fosters the exploration of new ideas that expand understanding of water resources (currently, of water-related phenomena); (3) direct the Department of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees annually on each institute's compliance with matching fund requirements and provisions permitting the use of funds only to reimburse direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program; and (4) authorize appropriations for such institutes through FY2020.
Who sponsors S 653?
S 653 is sponsored by Benjamin Cardin (D).
What is the current status of S 653?
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 S 653?
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