H.R. 6121 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize a program relating to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6121 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 20, 2006, sponsored by Richard Baker.
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 20, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 109-392
What it does
Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to extend through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2006
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2006
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
- Became lawDec 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-392. (Dec 12, 2006)
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