H.R. 876Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

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Sponsor: Michael K. Simpson [R-ID-02]
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Jul 25, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-136.

IntroducedFeb 27, 2013
Passed the HouseJun 17, 2013
Passed the SenateJul 9, 2014
Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2014
Became lawJul 25, 2014

What the measure doesCRS summary

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;

the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 876 as public Law on Jul 25, 2014. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 245

House Jun 17, 2013

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

398 Yea 0 Nay 36 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members434 members

Democratic201 members

Republican233 members

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Who lobbied on H.R. 8761 organization

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INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INCfiled by INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.Its PAC: Independent Electrical Contractors PAC

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