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Mr. W» R. House 3- April 26,1954 Senators on the Committee as they might consistently do* asking not only for support of the bills but asking that their passage be expedited as such as possible. X will write Senator Kuchel and will arrange to have someone handle with Senator Malone of Nevada. you will note that Senator McCarran, in his letter attached, indicates there might be trouble with the bills, although Mr. Hamilton in his letter of February 24th advises that the bills to a large extent follow the form and text of earlier bills enacted by Congress relative to the City of Los Angeles and the Metropolitan '*ater District. If letters are written to any of the Senators on the Committee and replies received, I would like to be advised the nature of the replies so we can get some idea of the opposition, if any. If we get through the Senate we may have to take the matter up with the House Committee, but possibly after we know more about the reception given the bills in the Senate, we will know whether such action is necessary. I enclose a copy of the two Senate Bills in question, namely S—-3303 covering the existing pipe line from Lake Mead to Henderson, and S-3302 covering the proposed line from Lake Mead to Las Vegas. I am enclosing two extra copies of this letter and attachments for your convenience. If Mr. Blanchard sent you copies of these Bills with his letter of April 22nd (File 171-6-1), I would appreciate if you would return the enclosed copies to me. 1. S. Bennett