An Act to authorize appropriations for continuation of construction of distribution systems and drains on the San Luis Unit, Central Valley project, California, to mandate the extension and review of the project by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-46 · H.R. 4390 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 15, 1977 · Water Resources Development
Sponsor: Rep. Bernice Sisk (D-CA-15)
Cosponsors: None
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 appropriations for fiscal year 1978, of $31,050,000, for the continuation of construction of distribution systems and drains on the San Luis Unit, Central Valley Project, California. Empowers the Secretary of the Interior to establish a task force to review the management, organization, and operations of the San Luis Unit, and to submit a report to the Congress. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any amendatory or temporary contract extending more than 180 days beyond December 31, 1977, prior to the completion of the task force report on January 1, 1978, whichever occurs first.
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. 15 actions.
- Jun 15, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-46.
- Jun 8, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 6, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- May 27, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- May 26, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- May 24, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- May 13, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 3, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 2, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #176 (377-14).House roll call 176
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Apr 29, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 2, 1977CommitteeCommittee · 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.