An original bill authorizing an increase in the monetary authorization for nine comprehensive river basin plans.
Public Law 95-189 · S. 2281 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 16, 1977 · Water Resources Development
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan of development of each of the following river basins: (1) Alabama-Coosa River Basin, $5,000,000; (2) Arkansas River Basin, $1,000,000; (3) Brazos River Basin $14,000,000; (4) Mississippi River Basin, $22,000,000; (5) Missouri River Basin $59,000,000; (6) North Branch, Susquehanna River Basin, $32,000,000; (7) Ohio River Basin, $18,000,000; (8) San Joaquin River Basin, $61,000,000; (9) South Platte River Basin, $3,000,000.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Nov 16, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-189.
- Nov 8, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Nov 4, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 3, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Nov 2, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
Data notes
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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.