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Introduced
10/27/2017
10/27/2017
In Committee
11/17/2017
11/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act This bill specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right (including a federally recognized tribe), or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may, pursuant to applicable water law, use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp if the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is otherwise authorized under the laws of the state or tribe in which the use occurs. The bill applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.
AI Summary
This bill, the Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act, specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right (including a federally recognized tribe), or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, as long as the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is authorized under the laws of the state or tribe where the use occurs. This applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Jared Polis (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Ken Buck (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Tom Garrett (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 11/17/2017)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4164/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4164/BILLS-115hr4164ih.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4164/BILLS-115hr4164ih.pdf.pdf |
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