Bill
Description
Sponsor
Status
H.R. 667 (Regulatory Certainty for Navigable Waters Act)
Repeal Waters of United States rule, amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act definition of navigable waters Require federal study of economic, environmental risks to Great Lakes of oil spills Require EPA to establish lead contamination testing program for all schools, create grant program to help school districts conduct lead testing and assist with remediation efforts
U.S. Rep. Herrera Beutler (Washington)
Referred to Water Resources and
Environment Subcommittee
H.R. 795 (Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act)
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (Michigan)
Referred to Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee
H.R. 852 (Get the Lead Out of Schools Act)
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence (Michigan)
H.R. 925 and S. 261 (North American Wetlands
Extend authorization of appropriations for wetlands conservation projects
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (California) and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (New Mexico)
H.R. 925 passed by House
Conservation Extension Act)
H.R. 1023 and S. 446 (Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act) H.R. 1317 (Coastal Communities Adaption Act)
Provide funding to U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center to monitor, assess and research fisheries between U.S., Canada Provide grants, conduct research to improve ability of coastal communities, including in Great Lakes region, to adapt to climate change and natural disasters Reauthorize North American Wetlands Conservation act, allow federal agencies to seek compensation when natural resources are damaged, among other provisions Increase funding (to $200 million per year) for grants for state and local governments’ programs to reduce nonpoint source pollution Establish a trust fund to provide funding ($35 billion) for water and sewer infrastructure improvements
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (Illinois) and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (Michigan)
H.R. 1023 reported out of committee
U.S. Rep. Harley Rouda (California)
Referred to Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee Referred to Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee
H.R. 1326 (ACCESS Act)
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (California)
H.R. 1331 (Local Water Protection Act)
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (Minnesota)
Passed by House
H.R. 1417 (WATER Act)
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence (Michigan)
Referred to Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee
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