S 2577 · 95th Congress · Water Resources Development

Comprehensive Water Management Act

Introduced 1978-02-23· Sponsored by Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1978-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Water Management Act - Title I: Office of Water Resources - Creates the Office of Water Resources within the Executive Office of the President. Requires such Office to advise the President concerning present and future State and Federal water management programs. Directs the Office to coodinate research-related programs with the Director of the Office of Water Research and Technology. Creates within the Office of Water Resources a Federal Water Advisory Council and a State water advisory council to advise and assist the Director of the Office of Water Resources in the carrying out of duties. Requires the President to submit to the Congress an annual water resources report. Directs that such report shall evaluate existing and potential programs of Federal, State, and local governments. Title II: State Comprehensive Water Management program - Authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Office of Water Resources to be be used for grants to the States to help fund their participation in the development of a comprehensive water management program. Directs the Office to establish procedures for the providing of assistance to the States. Requires participating States to pro…

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