Senate Bill 1087
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1087
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 Senate 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 9, 2019
11/19/2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-145.
04/09/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
04/09/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:32:22 PM