H.R. 4029 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009
H.R. 4029 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 5, 2009, sponsored by Norman D. Dicks with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) establish a Puget Sound Program Office, to be co-located with the Puget Sound Partnership in Washington; and (2) appoint a Director of the Office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Norman D. Dicks (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 5, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Nov 6, 2009)
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