HB5983: Clean Water Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities.
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The Clean Water Act of 2023 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to set national minimum standards protecting U.S. water resources. The bill aims to restore protections while giving regulated entities—businesses and organizations that pollute or use water—predictability about rules they must follow. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process. The bill has over 100 Democratic co-sponsors. The exact changes are not detailed in the available description.
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HB5983: Clean Water Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Rick Larsen
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (131)
Grace Napolitano
Don Beyer
Melanie Stansbury
Pete Aguilar
Colin Allred