H.R. 3856 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
State Waters Partnership Act of 2012
H.R. 3856 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 31, 2012, sponsored by Steve Southerland II with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
State Waters Partnership Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) should take into account the effect of numeric nutrient criteria for nitrogen or phosphorus developed to meet the water quality requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) on the economy, job creation, consumers, municipalities, agric…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Southerland II (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Feb 1, 2012)
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