Skip to main content
HR 2509 109th Congress House

Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act of 2005

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for the restoration, protection, and enhancement of… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for the restoration, protection, and enhancement of the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Introduced: May 19, 2005 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Agricultural conservationAgriculture and FoodAnadromous fishesAnimals
More subjectsShow fewer subjects
BacteriaBiological diversityCivil engineeringCommerceCongressCongressional reporting requirementsConservation easementsDistrict of ColumbiaDrainageDredgingEcological surveysEconomics and Public FinanceEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental educationEnvironmental monitoringExotic animalsExotic plantsFederal advisory bodiesFederal aid to water pollution controlFederal aid to water resources developmentFederal-city relationsFederal-state relationsFisheriesFishery managementFishesForest conservationGeographic information systemsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGrassland ecologyHabitat conservationHealthInfrastructureIntergovernmental relationsJob creationLabor and EmploymentLand useMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNature conservationNon-native speciesNonpoint source pollutionOutdoor recreationPollution measurementPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesPublic meetingsPublic-private partnershipsReforestationRegional economic developmentRegional planningRestoration ecologyRiparian ecologyRiver basin commissionsRiversSediment controlSewage disposalSewerageShellfishShore protectionSoil erosionSports and RecreationStorm drainsStream conservationSustainable developmentUrban affairsVirginiaWaste water treatmentWater qualityWater supplyWatershedsWetlandsWildlife conservation
This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 20, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1039)
May 19, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 19, 2005
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Latest action May 20, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Initiative.

Creates the Anacostia Watershed Council to develop, carry out, and provide assistance and recommendations with respect to the Initiative. Requires: (1) the Council to develop a ten-year comprehensive action plan for the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia; (2) the EPA Administrator to approve the Council's action plan if it meets the requirements of this Act; (3) the Council to submit annual reports on the Initiative to appropriate committees of Congress; and (4) specified Federal agencies to assist the Initiative.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide eligible entities with financial and technical assistance to: (1) conduct research; (2) implement the approved action plan; (3) provide interdisciplinary training; (4) enhance understanding of environmental issues; and (5) develop and disseminate educational resources and opportunities. Limits Federal funds available for such assistance to 75 percent of total project costs.

Amends the WRDA to authorize the Secretary of the Army to provide funding for implementation of a combined sewer overflow control plan in the District of Columbia.

Requires the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in the Anacostia River Basin. Limits the Federal share of funds for such cooperation agreements to 75 percent of total project costs, except that the non-Federal share for operation and maintenance costs shall be 100 percent.

 Related & companion bills 1
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2509: Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2509/
MLA
"H.R. 2509: Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2509/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2509, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2509/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 2509: Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act of 2005](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2509/)
Report a problem