H.R. 1262: Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 1262:

Water Quality Investment Act of 2009

111^th Congress

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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:

Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN8]show cosponsors (14)

Text:

Summary | Full Text

Cost:

$37 per American over the next five years.

This is computed from a Congressional Budget Office report, merely by dividing the estimated cost of $10,600,000,000 by the U.S. population. The figure is extracted from the report automatically and may be incorrect. See the report for details.

Status:

	Introduced	Mar 3, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Mar 5, 2009
	Amendments (10 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	Mar 12, 2009
	Senate Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 4:29PM]

Last Action:

Mar 16, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Votes:

Mar 12, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 317 Ayes, 101 Nays, 13 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Mar 12, 2009 2:20 PM - SEC. 608. REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF AMERICAN MATERIAL. This section states that these funds are to be used for manufacturing goods produced in the United States. What form is available for my U.S. based manufacturing company to show that my companies products are produced in the U.S., thereby, allowing product documentation for the receiver of the funds? - Answer it!

Jul 1, 2009 6:57 PM - Does this bill address the the most toxic chemicals manufactured in the world, chemotherapy drugs, and the fact that the patient excreats 99% of what is ingested into the sewer system? - Answer it!

and 1 more question.

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

Support	Oppose
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition American Rivers AFL-CIO	(none)

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