Bill117th CongressFiled May 20, 2021Environmental Protection
S. 1761
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 20, 2021)
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021
This bill limits the authority of states with respect to water quality certifications. Specifically, the bill limits the authority of states to review federally permitted activities that may result in discharges into navigable waters.
What just happenedMay 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 20, 2021
- May 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate