S. 787 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Clean Water Restoration Act
S. 787 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 2, 2009, sponsored by Russell Feingold with 24 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
- Apr 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Clean Water Restoration Act - Reaffirms federal jurisdiction over all waters of the United States and overturns the decisions of the United States Supreme Court in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. United States Army Corps of Engineers and Rapanos v. United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Russell Feingold (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685. (Dec 10, 2010)
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