A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the renewal of the quality of the Nation's waters, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Jan 6, 1987, sponsored by James Howard. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 6, 1987
Policy area: Environment
Public law: Public Law 100-4

Sponsor

James Howard (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 6, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawFeb 4, 1987

Every roll call vote on this bill

To order the previous question on H RES 27, the rule to provide for house floor consideration of H.R. 1, the…House · Jan 8, 1987
To pass H.R. 1, the clean air act, a bill to amend and reauthorize the clean water act of 1972 to provide…House · Jan 8, 1987
To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 1, the clean water act reauthorization, to reduce to $12 billion…Senate · Jan 21, 1987
To adopt HR 1, the clean water act reauthorization, a bill to provide funds for sewage treatment facility…Senate · Jan 21, 1987
To pass, over President reagan's veto, HR 1, the clean water act, a bill to amend and reauthorize the clean…House · Feb 3, 1987
To adopt over the President's veto, HR 1, the clean water act reauthorization, a bill to provide funds for…Senate · Feb 4, 1987

Other Environment bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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