H.R. 1126 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2005
H.R. 1126 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 3, 2005, sponsored by Bart Stupak with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Save Our Waters From Sewage Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) from intentionally diverting waste streams to bypass any portion of the treatment facility unless: (1) the bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage; (2) there is no feasible alternative; and (3) the treatment works provides notice of the byp…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bart Stupak (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 83 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Mar 4, 2005)
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