H.R. 4970 Introduced Water Resources Development

Orland Project Water Management Act

To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to facilitate the transfer of water from the Orland Project to the Central Valley Project.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] Introduced August 15, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action July 16, 2026

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  1. Jul 16, 2026 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4970, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  2. Sep 3, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  3. Aug 29, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  4. Aug 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  5. Aug 15, 2025 Introduced in House

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