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- H.R.1126
H.R.1126: Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 3, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
102 (84 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) from intentionally diverting waste streams to bypass any portion of the treatment facility unless: (1) the bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage; (2) there is no feasible alternative; and (3) the treatment works provides notice of the bypass in accordance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| March 3, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) |