WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Droughts

S. 2728, A bill to establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs - Cost per Average Family: $0.08

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2728 would establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs....

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H.R. 4226, The Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4226 would accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....

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S. 2302, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5035.23

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2302 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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H.R. 3847, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3847 would amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought....

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S. 2165, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2165 would amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought....

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H.R. 2337, The Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $27.56

Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2337 would promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation....

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P.L. 110-28, The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1379.97

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2206 would make emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007....

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S. 1158, The Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1158 would amend the Clean Air Act to increase the use of renewable and alternative fuel....

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P.L. 110-114, The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $184.39

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1495 would provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and it would authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States....

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S. 485, The Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 485 would amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, it would protect employees and affected communities, and protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs....

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H.R. 620, The Climate Stewardship Act of 2007

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 620 would accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....

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S. 284, The Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 284 would provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance....

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H.R. 16, The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 16 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve and reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay program....

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H.R. 185, The Livestock Assistance Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 185 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation for certain livestock losses....

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S. 165, The Livestock Assistance Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 165 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation for certain livestock losses....

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H.R. 135, The Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.11

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 135 would establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs....

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H.R. 2925, A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend the authority of drought assistance - Cost per Average Family: $0.15

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

The Bureau of Reclamation undertakes construction, water management, and water conservation activities to alleviate damages caused by drought in certain states. The authority to provide such assistance ended on September 30, 2005. H.R. 2925 would extend that authority through September 30, 2010....

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H.R. 4126, The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $2.16

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4126 would extend the authorization of appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Chesapeake Bay Program through 2011. That authorization terminated in 2005. The legislation would authorize the appropriation of funds annually through 2011 to fund general program activities associated with the Chesapeake Bay Program. In addition, H.R. 4126 would authorize the appropriation of funds annually through 2011 to provide grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations ...

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H.R. 2864, The Water Resources Development Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $40.87

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 2864 would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to conduct water resource studies and undertake specified projects and programs for flood control, inland navigation, shoreline protection, and environmental restoration. The bill would authorize the agency to conduct studies on water resource needs, to complete feasibility studies for specified projects, and to convey ownership of certain federal properties. Finally, the bill would extend, terminate, or modify existing authorizations...

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S. 2751, The National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $0.50

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 2751 would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish an integrated drought information system within the National Weather Service. The new system would provide early warnings of droughts by collecting and disseminating information and would coordinate federal research on this subject. For these purposes, the bill would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2007-2012 period....

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S. 177, The Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.37

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 177 would authorize the appropriation of funds for 2006 and for each subsequent fiscal year for a program to address the infestation of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive trees in the West. The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, would provide grants to institutions of higher education to develop public policy expertise in long-term management strategies for these invasive species. In addition, the Secretary would fund at least five demonstration projects to assess ...

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S. 1042, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $5153.62

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1042 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the military functions of the Department of Defense (DoD), for activities of the Department of Energy (DOE), and for other purposes, including military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the bill would prescribe personnel strengths for each active-duty and selected reserve component of the U.S. armed forces....

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S. 1400, The Water Infrastructure Financing Act - Cost per Average Family: $143.47

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1400 would authorize the appropriation of funds that would be used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants to states and nonprofit organizations to support a wide range of water quality projects and programs....

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S. 648, A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend the authority for drought assistance - Cost per Average Family: $0.18

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

The Bureau of Reclamation undertakes construction, water management, and water conservation activities to alleviate damages caused by drought in certain states. Under current law, the authority to provide such assistance ended on September 30, 2005. S. 648 would extend that authority through September 30, 2010....

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