(Updated September 25, 2006)

H.R. 5079
North Unit Irrigation District Act of 2006    

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 5079, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, September 25, 2006.  The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.R. 5079 modifies a repayment contract between the Secretary of the Interior and the North Unit Irrigation District, Oregon, to permit the District to engage in, or take advantage of, conserved water projects authorized by Oregon law.

The bill authorizes the Secretary to renegotiate in the future such contract terms as the District directors determine to be necessary, only upon the written request of the District directors and the consent of the Commissioner of Reclamation.

Legislative History

H.R. 5079 was introduced by Rep. Walden (OR) on April 4, 2006. The bill was ordered to be reported, in the nature of a substitute, as amended, by unanimous consent, on June 21, 2006. House Report 109-636 was filed on September 6, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Resources Committee at 5-2761.