H.R. 3963 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for Long Island Sound.
H.R. 3963 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2005, sponsored by Rob Simmons with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 109-137
What it does
Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize appropriations through FY2010 for: (1) the Office of Management Conference of the Long Island Sound Study; and (2) grants to implement the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Simmons (R-CT). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2005
- Became lawDec 22, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-137. (Dec 22, 2005)
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