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- H.R.980
H.R.980: Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 17, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (5 Democrats, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act This bill requires the Coast Guard to establish and implement enforceable uniform national standards for the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel into navigable waters. The Coast Guard's existing rule for ballast water discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel are adopted until those performance standards are revised or a more stringent state standard is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) |