To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project, and Designated Lands within or adjacent to the Gila Project, to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 1998): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 3677, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of certain parts of the Gila Project in Arizona to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District. This includes specific infrastructure, facilities, and lands within or near the project. The district would need to pay the United States for the designated lands at their fair value, as determined by an agreement. The Secretary would also be required to continue delivering water to the district under an existing contract.
The legislation primarily affects the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District by changing the ownership of certain Gila Project assets. It also involves the Secretary of the Interior, who is directed to carry out the transfer and report on its progress. The bill specifies that the United States would no longer be liable for damages related to the conveyed property, except for negligence.
H.R. 3677 was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 1998. It has since been forwarded by a subcommittee to the full Committee on Resources, with amendments. The next steps would involve consideration by the full committee and potential further action by the House and Senate.
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Official summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, after payment to the United States of appropriate consideration, to transfer certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project, Arizona, as well as designated lands within or adjacent to such Project, to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District in Arizona. Requires the Secretary to continue to deliver water to the District under the terms of a current consolidated contract. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the status of such transfer, any transfer obstacles, and the anticipated transfer completion date.
Timeline
16 Jul 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3677 do?
- This bill, H.R. 3677, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of certain parts of the Gila Project in Arizona to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District. This includes specific infrastructure, facilities, and lands within or near the project. The district would need to pay the United States for the designated lands at their fair value, as determined by an agreement. The Secretary would also be required to continue delivering water to the district under an existing contract. The legislation primarily affects the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District by changing the ownership of certain Gila Project assets. It also involves the Secretary of the Interior, who is directed to carry out the transfer and report on its progress. The bill specifies that the United States would no longer be liable for damages related to the conveyed property, except for negligence. H.R. 3677 was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 1998. It has since been forwarded by a subcommittee to the full Committee on Resources, with amendments. The next steps would involve consideration by the full committee and potential further action by the House and Senate.
- Has H.R. 3677 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3677. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3677?
- H.R. 3677 was sponsored by Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-2] (D-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3677?
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. (16 Jul 1998).
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