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HR 3808 99th Congress House

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to provide for the protection of ground water through State standards, planning, and protection programs.

Introduced: February 25, 1986 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Federal aid to water pollution controlGroundwaterStandardsWater and Water Resources Development
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Water pollution controlWater pollution measurementWater supply
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 13, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.
Dec 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Dec 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Dec 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Dec 4, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from EPA, OMB.
Nov 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Nov 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Nov 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 13, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish criteria for groundwater quality, including an analysis of the contaminants and the risks they pose to human and environmental health. Sets a timetable for the establishment of such criteria. Requires the Administrator to appoint an advisory panel.

Requires each State to establish numerical standards for contaminants found in the ambient groundwater. Permits separate standards for special systems. Requires each State to use Federal criteria in establishing such standards.

Requires each State to assess the groundwater resources within such State and to develop a management strategy and monitoring program for such resources.

Requires the Director of the United States Geological Survey to make grants to States for such assessments. Directs the Administrator to make grants to assist States in meeting the other requirements of this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

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  • S 1836 Identical bill Ground Water Protection Act of 1985
 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 25, 1986
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3808: Ground Water Protection Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3808/
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