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HR 2222 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 23, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Aug 4, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1479)
Jul 23, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 4, 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 (the Act) to waive immunity of the United States with respect to Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, administrative authorities, sanctions, and penalties concerning water pollution control.

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 control laws, but prohibits applying criminal sanctions to Federal agencies. Permits the imposition of civil penalties or the issuance of compliance orders against Federal agencies determined to be in violation of specified water pollution control or permit requirements. Authorizes the suspension or revocation of permits.

Permits the issuance of emergency administrative orders to, and penalties against, Federal agencies. Prohibits an administrative action commenced by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Secretary of the Army for violations by Federal facilities from precluding a civil enforcement action for the same violations. Permits citizen civil actions against Federal agencies alleged to have violated orders issued by the Administrator or the Secretary or that fail to pay a penalty within one year of the effective date of a final order.

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2222: Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2222/
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"H.R. 2222: Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2222/.
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