118th Congress Environmental Protection
H.R. 1181: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill extends the maximum term for certain permits issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Specifically, the bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants from point sources, such as pipes, into waters of the United States.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ken Calvert R-CAOriginal
- Eric Swalwell D-CA
- Garret Graves R-LA
- André Carson D-IN
- David Rouzer R-NC
Who scored on this bill
- 1John Garamendi SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by John Garamendi.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Introduced in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E142)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.