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US HR7705

US HR7705
River Basin Commission Transfer Act


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Introduced
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 with respect to the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the River Basin Commission Transfer Act, amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to transfer the responsibilities for the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions from the Secretary of the Army to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the bill allows the EPA Administrator (or a designee) to serve as a member of these commissions, and requires the Administrator, rather than the Secretary, to provide funding and other support for the commissions, subject to the availability of appropriations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 07/22/2020)

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