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- H.R.2693
H.R.2693: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney fees and penalties in citizen suits, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to limit the amount that may be awarded for the costs of litigation in citizen suits. An award of litigation costs may not exceed: (1) an amount that is proportional to the number of successful claims included in the complaint, or (2) the amount of monetary penalties. The award of litigation costs must be based on the prevailing rates in the local...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) |