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S.2517: Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced July 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 This bill revises the scope, jurisdiction, and requirements of the Clean Water Act. It specifies the types of water bodies that are navigable waters and therefore receive protection. It defines navigable waters as waters of the United States that are (1) navigable-in-fact; or (2) permanent, standing, or continuously flowing bodies of water that form geographical features commonly known as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| July 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |