S. 1140 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Federal Water Quality Protection Act
S. 1140 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by John Barrasso with 47 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Federal Water Quality Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill states as the policy of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) cooperative federalism and consultation with states in the protection of water resources. (Sec. 3) The bill defines new terms used in this bill, including "body of water," "interstate waters," "traditional navigable water," and "wetlands". (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Barrasso (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S7697) (Nov 3, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Nov 3, 2015 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected57–41
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 212: Drinking Water Protection Act
- S. 611: Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act
- S. 1523: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary…
- H.R. 2576: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
- S.J.Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 71: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015
- S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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