H.R. 2452 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
H.R. 2452 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act, has passed the house — introduced on May 23, 2007, sponsored by Timothy H. Bishop with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 23, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require owners or operators of publicly owned treatment works to: (1) institute monitoring systems to provide timely alerts of sewer overflows; (2) notify the public, not later than 24 hours after receiving knowledge, of such overflows in areas where human health is potentially affected; (3) n…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
Sponsor
Timothy H. Bishop (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Aug 1, 2008)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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