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Introduced
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Chrissy Houlahan (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 07/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7705/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7705/BILLS-116hr7705ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7705/BILLS-116hr7705ih.pdf.pdf |
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