Considers legislation establishing program for Federal funding and assistance to local water resource development projects in Western states and for non-Federal projects' participation in Federal projects.
Considers S. 1388, to authorize Interior Dept to establish a Pacific Northwest account for revenue from federally constructed hydroelectric power plants to assist Columbia River Basin farmers in repaying the cost of irrigation projects.
Considers S. 2533, to authorize the Interior Dept to construct operate and maintain Manson Unit, Chelan Division of Chief Joseph Dam Project, Washington State.
Considers S. 281, to authorize Interior Dept to construct, operate and maintain the Burns Creek Project to provide electric power for the Snake River area of Idaho.
Considers S. 32, to authorize Interior Dept to construct and maintain the Southern Nevada Water Project, Nevada, to provide additional water supply and irrigation.
Considers S. 1026 and companion H.R. 4279, to authorize Interior Dept to construct, rehabilitate, operate and maintain La Feria division of lower Rio Grande River rehabilitation project, Texas.