S 3170 · 96th Congress · Water Resources Development

Water Resources Development Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-09-30· Sponsored by Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]· 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.(1980-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Water Resources Development Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provision - Limits the appropriations for any project authorized by this Act to the sum listed in this Act plus such amounts as are due to increases in construction costs. Authorizes additional increases if approved by the appropriate Congressional committees. Title II: National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act- National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act of 1980 - Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs. Sets forth the procedures for determining which such feasibility studies shall be carried out. Sets forth the method of implementation of water resource projects after the completion of a feasibility study. Requires States to publish annually a priority list of water resources projects to determine the order of funding such projects. Establishes the method allocating appropriations among the States for implementation of such projects. Requires the Council to report to Congress on: (1) the implementation of projects and reports under this title as compared with projects and reports under this title as co…

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1 Republican