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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 20, 2014Environmental Protection
H.R. 5764

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Dec 9, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2015-FY2019.

Requires that the Initiative carry out programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and restoration. Directs the Initiative to prioritize programs and projects, including:

  • the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern;
  • the prevention and control of invasive species and their impacts;
  • the protection and restoration of near-shore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution (water pollution that comes from many diffuse sources, such as pollution on the ground picked up by rain or snow);
  • habitat and wildlife protection and restoration; and
  • accountability, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnership activities.

Prohibits funding made available to implement the Initiative from being used for any water infrastructure activity (other than a green infrastructure project that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions in the Great Lakes) for which funding is made available under the clean water or drinking water state revolving fund program.

Requires federal agencies to maintain the base level of funding for their Great Lakes activities without regard to funding under the Initiative and identify new activities to support the environmental goals of the Initiative.

What just happenedDec 10, 2014

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14](R-OH)Sponsor
21 cosponsors11 D10 R
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  • Received in SenateDec 10, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseDec 9, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014
  1. Dec 10, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 9, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 9, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8892)

  4. Dec 9, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8892)

  5. Dec 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5764.

  6. Dec 9, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8892-8897)

  7. Dec 9, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Nov 21, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  9. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  10. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentDec 9, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2015-FY2019.

Requires that the Initiative carry out programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and restoration. Directs the Initiative to prioritize programs and projects, including:

  • the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern;
  • the prevention and control of invasive species and their impacts;
  • the protection and restoration of near-shore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution (water pollution that comes from many diffuse sources, such as pollution on the ground picked up by rain or snow);
  • habitat and wildlife protection and restoration; and
  • accountability, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnership activities.

Prohibits funding made available to implement the Initiative from being used for any water infrastructure activity (other than a green infrastructure project that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions in the Great Lakes) for which funding is made available under the clean water or drinking water state revolving fund program.

Requires federal agencies to maintain the base level of funding for their Great Lakes activities without regard to funding under the Initiative and identify new activities to support the environmental goals of the Initiative.

Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2015-FY2019.

Requires that the Initiative carry out programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and restoration. Directs the Initiative to prioritize programs and projects, including: (1) the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern; (2) the prevention and control of invasive species and their impacts; (3) the protection and restoration of near-shore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution (water pollution that comes from many diffuse sources, such as pollution on the ground picked up by rain or snow); and (4) habitat and wildlife protection and restoration.

Prohibits funding made available to implement the Initiative from being used for any water infrastructure activity (other than a green infrastructure project that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions in the Great Lakes) for which funding is made available under the clean water or drinking water state revolving fund program.

Requires federal agencies to maintain the base level of funding for their Great Lakes activities without regard to funding under the Initiative and identify new activities to support the environmental goals of the Initiative.

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014 — Informed