House Bill 2205
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2205
Congress
116
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019
This bill limits the authority of states with respect to water quality certifications. Specifically, the bill limits the authority of states to review federally permitted activities that may result in discharges into navigable waters.
April 10, 2019
04/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
04/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:32:20 PM