H.R. 6451 (110th): Drug Free Water Act of 2008

Introduced:
Jul 09, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 276 (111th) on Jan 07, 2009.

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 9, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 09, 2008
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 09, 2008.
3 pages

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7/9/2008--Introduced.
Drug Free Water Act of 2008 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to convene a task force to develop: (1) recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals to prevent or reduce the detrimental effects caused by introducing such materials into water systems and for limiting the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals through treatment works in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act); and (2) a strategy for educating the public on such recommendations.
Requires a report by the task force to Congress containing the recommendations and strategy required by this Act.

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