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S.980: Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to specify the types of water bodies that are "navigable waters" and therefore fall under the scope of the Act. Groundwater is considered to be state water. Activities carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may not impinge upon states' power over...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |