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To provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.

USA115th CongressHR-4164| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2017
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Jul 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1576
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1576
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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  • S 115-1576: A bill to provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.
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To provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.

USA115th CongressHR-4164| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1576
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1576
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-1576: A bill to provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural practices and innovationsIndian lands and resources rightsPublic contracts and procurementWater use and supply