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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1921

Bill 117 HR 1921, also known as the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to renew the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program. This program focuses on improving the water quality and overall health of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, which is a vital ecosystem in Louisiana.

The bill includes provisions to continue funding for projects that address pollution, habitat restoration, and other environmental issues in the basin. It also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in the restoration efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote public education and community involvement in the restoration program. This includes outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and engaging local residents in conservation efforts. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 1921 is to support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, ensuring that this important ecosystem continues to thrive for future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 1921

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program.

Under the existing program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must develop and fund projects to restore the ecological health of the basin, which is located in Louisiana and Mississippi. The bill requires the EPA to review and revise the basin's comprehensive conservation and management plan at least once every five years. In addition, the bill eliminates a statement of the basin's size.

Current Status of Bill HR 1921

Bill HR 1921 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 16, 2021. Bill HR 1921 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2021.  Bill HR 1921's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1921

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1921

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Aquatic ecology
- Lakes and rivers
- Louisiana
- Marine pollution
- Mississippi
- Water quality
- Watersheds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1921

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1921

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