S.2899: Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 28, 2016
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 2016

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) by revising requirements for state permit programs under the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must waive for 180 days after this bill's enactment: (1) state NPDES permit requirements for public health pesticide applications of a mosquito...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 28, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 28, 2016

Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.)

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