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Federal Water Quality Protection Act
4/7/2025, 2:53 PM
Summary of Bill S 1140
Bill 114 s 1140, also known as the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve and protect the quality of water in the United States by strengthening regulations and oversight of water pollution.
One key aspect of the Federal Water Quality Protection Act is the establishment of stricter guidelines for monitoring and regulating pollutants in water sources. This includes setting limits on the amount of harmful substances that can be discharged into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. The bill also aims to increase funding for water quality testing and research to better understand the impact of pollution on ecosystems and public health.
Additionally, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act seeks to enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing water quality issues. This includes promoting partnerships with stakeholders such as environmental organizations, industry groups, and community members to develop comprehensive solutions to water pollution. Overall, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to protect and improve the quality of water in the United States through stricter regulations, increased funding for research and monitoring, and enhanced collaboration between government agencies and stakeholders.
One key aspect of the Federal Water Quality Protection Act is the establishment of stricter guidelines for monitoring and regulating pollutants in water sources. This includes setting limits on the amount of harmful substances that can be discharged into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. The bill also aims to increase funding for water quality testing and research to better understand the impact of pollution on ecosystems and public health.
Additionally, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act seeks to enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing water quality issues. This includes promoting partnerships with stakeholders such as environmental organizations, industry groups, and community members to develop comprehensive solutions to water pollution. Overall, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to protect and improve the quality of water in the United States through stricter regulations, increased funding for research and monitoring, and enhanced collaboration between government agencies and stakeholders.
Current Status of Bill S 1140
Bill S 1140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2015. Bill S 1140 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2015. Bill S 1140's most recent activity was Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S7697) as of November 3, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1140
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1140
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1140
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