Senate Bill 3760
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 17, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3760
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2018
This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to specify the types of water bodies that are "navigable waters" and therefore fall under the scope of the Act.
December 17, 2018
12/17/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
12/17/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:40 PM