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Water Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA115th CongressHR-7279| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2019
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (6)
Steve Chabot (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to allow municipalities to develop a plan that integrates wastewater and stormwater management. A permit for a municipal discharge under the national pollutant discharge elimination system that incorporates an integrated plan may integrate all requirements under the Act addressed in the plan, such as requirements relating to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer collection systems, and total maximum daily loads. A plan that is incorporated into a permit may include the implementation of green infrastructure and projects to reclaim, recycle, or reuse water. Green infrastructure includes measures that mimic natural processes to store, reuse, or reduce stormwater. Those permits may include a schedule of compliance that allows actions for meeting water quality-based effluent limitations to be implemented over more than one permit term if the compliance schedules are authorized by state water quality standards. A municipality under an administrative order or settlement agreement may request a modification of the order or settlement based on the municipality's integrated plan. The EPA must report on each integrated plan developed and implemented through a permit, order, or judicial consent decree since June 5, 2012, including a description of the control measures, levels of control, estimated costs, and compliance schedules for the requirements implemented through such a plan. (Sec. 4) The bill establishes an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide: (1) technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the Clean Water Act, and (2) information to the EPA to ensure that agency policies are implemented by all EPA offices. (Sec. 5) The EPA must promote the use of green infrastructure.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10288-10291)
Dec 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7279.
Dec 19, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10317)
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 351 - 10 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H10288-10289)
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Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 22, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8036)
Dec 22, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8036)
Dec 22, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 2, 2019
Presented to President.
Jan 14, 2019
Signed by President.
Jan 14, 2019
Became Public Law No: 115-436.
  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10288-10291)


  • December 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7279.


  • December 19, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • December 20, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10317)


  • December 20, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 351 - 10 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H10288-10289)
    View Vote


  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 22, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8036)


  • December 22, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8036)


  • December 22, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 2, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • January 14, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • January 14, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 115-436.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1971: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • HR 115-2355: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • S 115-692: Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsWater qualityWater storageWater use and supply

Water Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA115th CongressHR-7279| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2019
Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to allow municipalities to develop a plan that integrates wastewater and stormwater management. A permit for a municipal discharge under the national pollutant discharge elimination system that incorporates an integrated plan may integrate all requirements under the Act addressed in the plan, such as requirements relating to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer collection systems, and total maximum daily loads. A plan that is incorporated into a permit may include the implementation of green infrastructure and projects to reclaim, recycle, or reuse water. Green infrastructure includes measures that mimic natural processes to store, reuse, or reduce stormwater. Those permits may include a schedule of compliance that allows actions for meeting water quality-based effluent limitations to be implemented over more than one permit term if the compliance schedules are authorized by state water quality standards. A municipality under an administrative order or settlement agreement may request a modification of the order or settlement based on the municipality's integrated plan. The EPA must report on each integrated plan developed and implemented through a permit, order, or judicial consent decree since June 5, 2012, including a description of the control measures, levels of control, estimated costs, and compliance schedules for the requirements implemented through such a plan. (Sec. 4) The bill establishes an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide: (1) technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the Clean Water Act, and (2) information to the EPA to ensure that agency policies are implemented by all EPA offices. (Sec. 5) The EPA must promote the use of green infrastructure.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10288-10291)
Dec 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7279.
Dec 19, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10317)
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 351 - 10 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H10288-10289)
View Vote
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 22, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8036)
Dec 22, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8036)
Dec 22, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 2, 2019
Presented to President.
Jan 14, 2019
Signed by President.
Jan 14, 2019
Became Public Law No: 115-436.
  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10288-10291)


  • December 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7279.


  • December 19, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • December 20, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10317)


  • December 20, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 351 - 10 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H10288-10289)
    View Vote


  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 22, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8036)


  • December 22, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8036)


  • December 22, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 2, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • January 14, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • January 14, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 115-436.
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (6)
Steve Chabot (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1971: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • HR 115-2355: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • S 115-692: Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsWater qualityWater storageWater use and supply