119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 16, 2026
H.R. 4970IntroducedWater Resources Development
Republicans authorize water management modifications for Orland Project operations.
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug (R-CA)Introduced Aug 15, 2025
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Senate
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Sponsor
DR
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
R-CA-1
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Jul 16
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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.
Sep 3
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Aug 15
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 15
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jul 16
HOUSEASSUMING 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.
2025
Sep 3
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Aug 29
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Aug 15
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 15
Introduced in House
Aug 15
Introduced in House
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