H.R. 4755 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010
H.R. 4755 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 4, 2010, sponsored by Vernon Ehlers with 42 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
- Mar 4, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to expand the duties of the Great Lakes Program Office by requiring the Office to: (1) provide support for Great Lakes governance and management; and (2) coordinate with the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Mar 5, 2010)
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