H.R. 1749 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pest Management and Fire Suppression Flexibility Act
H.R. 1749 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 21, 2005, sponsored by Butch Otter with 77 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
- Apr 21, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Pest Management and Fire Suppression Flexibility Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to state that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall not require a permit under the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES), or require a State to mandate such a permit, for: (1) the proper use of a pesticide that is registered or otherwise approved for use under the Federal Insect…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Butch Otter (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 58 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Sep 29, 2005)
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