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HR 4883 100th Congress House

Massachusetts Bay Protection Act of 1988

Official title: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, in the National Estuary program.

Introduced: June 21, 1988 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection EstuariesMassachusettsOceanWater and Water Resources DevelopmentWater pollution control
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 1988
See H.R.4030.
Sep 29, 1988
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-1005 (Part I).
Aug 4, 1988
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 4, 1988
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 2, 1988
Joint Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Aug 2, 1988
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Aug 2, 1988
Joint Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Jul 26, 1988
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Jul 26, 1988
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Jul 5, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Jul 5, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from EPA, OMB.
Jun 30, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Jun 30, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Jun 30, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, EPA.
Jun 21, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Jun 21, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jun 21, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 14, 1988

See H.R.4030.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Massachusetts Bay Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to give priority consideration to the inclusion of Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, in the National Estuary program. Supplements program financing for Massachusetts Bay conservation efforts with funds derived from fines, penalties, or settlements paid in conjunction with Massachusetts' effort to comply with the Act.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4030 Related bill A bill to strengthen certain fish and wildlife laws.
  • S 2718 Identical bill Massachusetts Bay Protection Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4883: Massachusetts Bay Protection Act of 1988. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4883/
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"H.R. 4883: Massachusetts Bay Protection Act of 1988." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4883/.
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H.R. 4883, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4883/.
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