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HR 1194 105th Congress House

Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to Federal facilities pollution control.

Introduced: July 22, 1997 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative responsibilityCrime and Law EnforcementEnvironmental law enforcementFederal employees
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Federal installationsFines (Penalties)Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment liabilityInjunctionsLawLiability for oil pollutionLiability for toxic substances pollution damagesLiability for water pollution damagesLicensesWater pollution control
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 3, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 3, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require each Federal department, agency, and instrumentality to be subject to and comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements with respect to the control and abatement of water pollution and management in the same manner and extent as any person is subject to such requirements, including the payment of reasonable service charges. Waives immunity of the United States with respect to any such requirements.

Absolves Federal employees of personal liability for civil penalties under water pollution control laws for acts or omissions within the scope of official duties. Makes Federal employees subject to criminal sanctions under Federal or State water pollution laws, but prohibits applying criminal sanctions to Federal agencies.

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to pursue enforcement actions under this Act. Allows States to use funds collected from the Federal Government under this Act only for projects designed to improve or protect the environment or to defray the costs of environmental protection or enforcement.

Includes Federal agencies within the definition of "person" for purposes of such Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Oct 24, 1997
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jul 22, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1194: Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1194/
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"H.R. 1194: Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1194/.
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