S. 1523 (114th): A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Overview
- Introduced:
Jun 8, 2015
114th Congress, 2015–2017- Status:
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Enacted — Signed by the President on May 20, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on May 20, 2016.
- Law:
Pub.L. 114-162
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- Text:
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Last Updated: May 13, 2016
Length: 2 pages
Incorporated Legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 944: To reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Passed House (Senate next) on Jun 1, 2015. 98% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Jun 1, 2015
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Identical Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 944 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1523 (114th). |
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Jun 8, 2015
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Introduced
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Aug 5, 2015
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Ordered Reported
A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.
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Aug 5, 2015
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Passed Senate (House next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Oct 29, 2015
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Reported by Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. |
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Apr 26, 2016
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Passed House with Changes (back to Senate)
The House passed the bill with changes not in the Senate version and sent it back to the Senate to approve the changes. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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May 12, 2016
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Senate Agreed to Changes
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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May 20, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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S. 1523 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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