HR 961 · 104th Congress · Environmental Protection

Clean Water Amendments of 1995

Introduced 1995-02-15· Sponsored by Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1995-05-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1995-05-16
Roll #337
Yea 240Nay 185
Democrats
45 Yea·150 Nay
Republicans
195 Yea·34 Nay
PassedHouse · 1995-05-16
Roll #337
Yea 240Nay 185
Democrats
45 Yea·150 Nay
Republicans
195 Yea·34 Nay
FailedHouse · 1995-05-16
Roll #336
Yea 169Nay 256
Democrats
159 Yea·37 Nay
Republicans
9 Yea·219 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Research and Related Programs Title II: Construction Grants Title III: Standards and Enforcement Title IV: Permits and Licenses Title V: General Provisions Title VI: State Water Pollution Control Revolving Funds Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions Title VIII: Wetlands Conservation and Management Clean Water Amendments of 1995 - Title I: Research and Related Programs - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Clean Water Act or CWA) to add national goal and policy provisions with respect to water quality programs. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess and document alternative regulatory approaches for protecting water quality and to develop regulations and guidance based upon the best obtainable information, including risk reduction benefits achievable by alternatives. (Sec. 102) Authorizes appropriations through FY 2000 for grants to States and interstate agencies for assistance in administering pollution control programs. Title II: Construction Grants - Removes limitations on the use of grants for the construction of publicly owned treatment works and authorizes the use of such grants for purposes fo…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans