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H.R. 3039 106th Congress House

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to assist in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 2000 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 13, 2000
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
Apr 12, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2000
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 7 (Roll no. 121).
Apr 12, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2164)
Apr 12, 2000
PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shuster objected to the voice vote and demanded the yeas and nays. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the bill until later in the legislative day.
Apr 12, 2000
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 12, 2000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 12, 2000
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3039.
Apr 12, 2000
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Traficant.
Apr 12, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3039.
Apr 12, 2000
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 12, 2000
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 470 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 12, 2000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3039 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 12, 2000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 470. (consideration: CR H2156-2163; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2161-2162)
Apr 12, 2000
Rule H. Res. 470 passed House.
Apr 11, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 470 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3039 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Mar 29, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
Mar 29, 2000
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-550.
Mar 16, 2000
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 16, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 8, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Nov 8, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 8, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 8, 1999
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Held Hearings Prior to Referral (July 13, 1999).
Oct 7, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 7, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 12, 2000 House · vote #121 On Passage Passed 418–7 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 669 – An amendment to encourage the purchase of American-made products and require a report on expenditures on fore… Agreed to Apr 12, 2000
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 Latest action April 13, 2000

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) continue the Chesapeake Bay Program; and (2) maintain a Program Office to provide specified support to the Chesapeake Executive Council.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical assistance and assistance grants to nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, colleges and universities, and interstate agencies to achieve Program goals. Provides the Federal and non-Federal share of various Program costs. Provides for Chesapeake Bay Agreement (an agreement among signatory members to restore and protect the Bay's ecosystem) implementation and monitoring grants, with specified Federal and non-Federal shares. Directs the Administrator to make public a document describing in detail projects funded for the current and previous years. Requires any Federal agency that owns or operates a facility within the Bay watershed to: (1) participate in regional and subwatershed planning and restoration programs; and (2) report to the President and the Council on expenditures to carry out such programs.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) ensure that management plans are developed and that implementation is begun by signatories to the Agreement to achieve specified water nutrient and quality goals and habitat restoration and protection; and (2) offer technical assistance and assistance grants for a small watershed grants program within the Bay.

Directs the Administrator to study and report to Congress on the state of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and on Program strategies. Requires a five-year study to establish and expand understanding of Bay ecosystem living resources response to water quality improvements resulting from the Program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2005.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HRES 470 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3039) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to assist in the r…
  • S 492 Companion bill Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1999
  • S 835 Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 15, 2000
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Oct 21, 1999
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