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50 Years Clean Water Act: Future Goals for Cleaner Water

This resolution marks 50 years of the Clean Water Act, a key law protecting our rivers and lakes. It notes progress made but also points out where more work is needed. The resolution outlines future goals to ensure everyone has access to clean water and to better protect our natural water sources.
Key points
Celebrating 50 years of the main law protecting US waters from pollution.
Recognizing improvements in water quality across the country.
Highlighting the need for more investment and stronger rules for full water protection.
Setting goals to ensure clean water is available and affordable for all communities.
Focusing on protecting natural water systems and holding polluters responsible.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_113
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2022-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the "Clean Water Act".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_113.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Celebrating 50 years of the main law protecting US waters from pollution.
  • Recognizing improvements in water quality across the country.
  • Highlighting the need for more investment and stronger rules for full water protection.
  • Setting goals to ensure clean water is available and affordable for all communities.
  • Focusing on protecting natural water systems and holding polluters responsible.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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