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National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act

Introduced: February 24, 1999 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Feb 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 24, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E273)
Feb 24, 1999
Introduced in House
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 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.

What's happening now February 25, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 839: National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-839/
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"H.R. 839: National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-839/.
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H.R. 839, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-839/.
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