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HR 2823 105th Congress House

National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act

Official title: To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a pilot program for restoration of urban watersheds and community environments … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a pilot program for restoration of urban watersheds and community environments in the Anacostia River watershed, District of Columbia and Maryland, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 5, 1997 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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District of ColumbiaEconomics and Public FinanceEnvironmental educationEnvironmental monitoringEnvironmental technologyFederal aid to water pollution controlGovernment Operations and PoliticsHazardous wastesLand useMarylandNonpoint source pollutionNonprofit organizationsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesRiversScience, Technology, CommunicationsSewage disposalSewerageSocial WelfareStorm drainsTechnological innovationsUrban affairsUrban areasUrban runoffWaste disposal in rivers, lakes, etc.Water Resources DevelopmentWater pollution measurementWatershed management
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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 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Nov 7, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2189-2190)
Nov 5, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 5, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 17, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and carry out a pilot program to serve as a national model for the restoration of urban watersheds and community environments. Requires such program to be carried out in the Anacostia River watershed, District of Columbia and Maryland.

Authorizes the Administrator to set aside amounts for grants to local community groups and nonprofit organizations to foster community involvement in the decision making process, environmental educational goals, and restoration strategies.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Nov 5, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2823: National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2823/
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"H.R. 2823: National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2823/.
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H.R. 2823, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2823/.
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