Encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain and strengthen requirements under the Clean Water Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and protections for United States waters.

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Congressional Summary of HRES 797

This resolution encourages the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain and strengthen requirements that keep waterways clean. It also encourages the EPA to end or reverse administrative actions that weaken requirements protecting the nation's waters.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 797

Bill HRES 797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2020. Bill HRES 797 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2020. Bill HRES 797's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of January 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 797

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 797

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Lakes and rivers

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- Water quality

- Water use and supply

- Wetlands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 797

Encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain and strengthen requirements under the Clean Water Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and protections for United States waters.