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US HR2008
Local Water Protection Act


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Introduced
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
06/16/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reau- thorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Local Water Protection Act, amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs related to nonpoint source pollution management. Specifically, it extends the authorization for funding of these programs from the current limit of $100 million per year through fiscal year 1991, to $200 million per year through fiscal year 2026. Nonpoint source pollution refers to diffuse sources of water pollution, such as agricultural runoff or stormwater, as opposed to point sources like industrial discharges. This bill aims to provide continued federal support for state and local efforts to address nonpoint source pollution and protect local water resources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 06/16/2021)

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