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H.R. 2008 117th Congress House

Local Water Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 2021 Introduced by: Angie Craig Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchState and local government operationsWater quality
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 16, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 15, 2021
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 473, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 293; H.R. 587; H.R. 610, as amended; H.R. 1144, as amended; H.R. 1703, as amended; H.R. 1921; H.R. 2008; H.R. 2332, as amended; H.R. 2545; and H.R. 3642, as amended. (consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797)
Jun 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 473, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 293; H.R. 587; H.R. 610, as amended; H.R. 1144, as amended; H.R. 1703, as amended; H.R. 1921; H.R. 2008; H.R. 2332, as amended; H.R. 2545; and H.R. 3642, as amended.(consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797)
Jun 15, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, proceedings on H.R. 2008 are considered vacated.
Jun 15, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 15, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2008.
Jun 15, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2765-2766; text: CR H2765)
Jun 15, 2021
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 28, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-45.
May 28, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 24, 2021
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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 Latest action June 16, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Water Protection Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 grants to states for (1) programs that manage and control nonpoint source pollution (e.g., runoff from a variety of sources) added to navigable waters, and (2) groundwater quality protection activities to advance state implementation of such programs.

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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Mar 18, 2021
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