S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act (GovTrack.us)

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S. 787:

Clean Water Restoration Act

111^th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the Senate ("S."). A bill must be passed by both the Senate and House and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States.

Overview

Sponsor:

Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]show cosponsors (24)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Apr 2, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Jun 18, 2009
	Senate Vote	...
	House Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill was considered in committee which has recommended it be considered by the Senate as a whole. Although it has been placed on a calendar of business, the order in which legislation is considered and voted on is determined by the majority party leadership. Keep in mind that sometimes the text of one bill is incorporated into another bill, and in those cases the original bill, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. [Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 8:23AM]

Last Action:

Jun 18, 2009: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.

Question & Answer

Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. See 7 more questions posed on this topic or submit your own question on the Q&A page.

Nov 17, 2009 6:02 PM - Will this act affect my ability, as a landowner and steward, to practice stream and riparian restoration to prevent erosion? - Answer it!

Dec 13, 2009 12:40 AM - I live on ten acres located on either side of a river. Will this Clean Water Restoration Act have any claim on the lands on both sides of a river way, or creek? - Answer it!

and 7 more questions.

Sources of Influence

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

Support	Oppose
Ducks Unlimited Earthjustice American Whitewater League of Conservation Voters American Rivers Clean Water Action Sierra Club U.S. Public Interest Research Groups Natural Resources Defense Council Environment America National Wildlife Federation Southern Environmental Law Center	National Mining Association National Corn Growers Association

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