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Williamson County Water Recycling Act of 2004

Public Law 108-316 · H.R. 1732 · 108th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 5, 2004 · Water Resources Development

Sponsor: Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Chet Edwards

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Williamson County Water Recycling Act of 2004 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Lower Colorado River Authority, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse water in Williamson County, Texas. Limits the Federal share of project costs to 25 percent of the total. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation and maintenance.

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Related bills

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 30 actions.

  1. Oct 5, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-316.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Sep 24, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 16, 2004FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Sep 15, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Jun 25, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-288.
  8. Jun 16, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  9. May 19, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Nov 18, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  12. Nov 17, 2003FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  14. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1732.
  15. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  16. FloorFloor · Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  17. CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-364.
  19. Oct 29, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  21. Jul 17, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  22. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  23. May 22, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Hearings Held.
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  27. Apr 21, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
  28. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
  29. Apr 10, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  30. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.