H.R. 6460 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008
H.R. 6460 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2008, sponsored by Vernon Ehlers with 46 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 110-365
What it does
Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to define: (1) "site characterization" as a process for monitoring and evaluating sediment contamination under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) guidance for the assessment of contaminated sediment in an area of concern in the United States; and (2) "potentially responsible party" to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 18, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-365. (Oct 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Sep 28, 2008 · Passed411–9 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 18, 2008 · Passed371–20
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008House · Sep 18, 2008
- Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008House · Sep 28, 2008
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