Joint resolution to authorize the continued use of certain lands within the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing hydroelectric project.
Public Law 93-522 · H.J.Res. 444 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Dec 14, 1974 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Bob Mathias (R-CA-18)
Cosponsors (6): Rep. Harold Johnson, Rep. Donald Clausen,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue a permit to occupy and use lands of the United States within Sequoia National Park necessary for the continued operation, maintenance, and use of the hydroelectric project known as the Kaweah Numbered 3 project of Southern California Edison Company.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Dec 14, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-522.
- Dec 5, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Dec 4, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendment.
- Nov 22, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, text of amendment to S.J.Res. 237 inserted.
- Oct 7, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- Sep 17, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 20, 1973CommitteeCommittee · 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.