To extend the authorization of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 through the end of fiscal year 1994.
Public Law 101-397 · H.R. 1101 · 101st Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Sep 28, 1990 · Water Resources Development
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller (D-CA-7)
Cosponsors (40): Rep. Richard Cheney, Rep. Nick Rahall,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to change the name of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia.
Requires funds for water resources research institutes to be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)
Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1989 through 1995.
Repeals a provision which allows the Secretary to approve alternative matching fund requirements with respect to grants for water resources research deemed to be in the national interest. Decreases the amount authorized to be appropriated for such research and extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 1995.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes.
Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.
Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1990 through 1995.
Extends the authorization of appropriations for Ogallala Aquifer research and development and related High Plains water resources projects through FY 1995.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to carry out water resources research, development, and demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 for entering into such contracts or agreements.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 25 actions.
- Sep 28, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-397.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 19, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 11, 1990Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
- Aug 2, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Amendment SP 2488 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Jun 8, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Jun 6, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 74 (Roll no. 75).House roll call 75
- FloorFloor · Yeas and Nays were ordered. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
- FloorFloor · On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Denny Smith (OR) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- May 31, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 17, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.