House Bill 6700
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Stop Harmful Discharges Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 4, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6700
Congress
115
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Harmful Discharges Act
This bill makes public health and safety (e.g., preventing discharges with cyanobacteria or related toxins) the primary consideration of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when the Corps manages the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas in central and southern Florida.
September 4, 2018
09/05/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
09/04/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
09/04/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:36 PM