HR 2823
105th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Citizen participation
Community organization
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental education
Environmental monitoring
Environmental technology
Federal aid to water pollution control
Government Operations and Politics
Hazardous wastes
Land use
Maryland
Nonpoint source pollution
Nonprofit organizations
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Rivers
Science, Technology, Communications
National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act
Introduced: November 5, 1997
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1