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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To make certain municipalities eligible for grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop Sewage Overflow Act, aims to make certain municipalities eligible for grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The key provisions include: expanding eligibility for grants to municipalities with high levels of sewage in their waterways, increasing the federal share of funding for financially distressed communities from 75% to at least 75%, raising the overall funding authorization from $225 million to $500 million, and extending the authorization period from 2020 to 2030. These changes are intended to help municipalities address sewage overflow issues and improve water quality in rivers, lakes, and bays.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 03/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1660/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1660/BILLS-117hr1660ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1660/BILLS-117hr1660ih.pdf.pdf |
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