United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6040 — Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.

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Summary

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land. Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the Rock Slough fish screen facility pursuant to an agreement that ensures the continued safe and reliable operations of the facility. (Sec. 4) The United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the canal or the acquired land, with an exception for acts of negligence. (Sec. 5) Interior shall report to Congress on the status of, any obstacles to completing, and an anticipated date of completion of, the conveyance and assignment.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-362.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  5. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8160-8161)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6040.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8160-8162)

  9. Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 707.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-911.

  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  18. Introduced in House

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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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Subjects

Water resources development California Congressional oversight Dams and canals Government buildings, facilities, and property Land transfers State and local government operations Water storage Water use and supply
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6040 do?
Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior, in consideration for the Contra Costa Water District, California, assuming all liability for the Contra Costa Canal, to offer to convey to the district all U.S. interest in the canal and associated land. Interior shall convey to the district all U.S. interest in the Rock Slough fish screen facility pursuant to an agreement that ensures the continued safe and reliable operations of the facility. (Sec. 4) The United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the canal or the acquired land, with an exception for acts of negligence. (Sec. 5) Interior shall report to Congress on the status of, any obstacles to completing, and an anticipated date of completion of, the conveyance and assignment.
Who sponsors HR 6040?
HR 6040 is sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier (D).
What is the current status of HR 6040?
This bill died with 115th 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 HR 6040?
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