US HB1677 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 2 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 2 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Drug Free Water Act of 2011 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to convene a task force to develop: (1) recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals to prevent or reduce the detrimental effects caused by introducing such materials into water systems and for limiting the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals through treatment works in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act), and (2) a strategy for educating the public on such recommendations. Requires a report by the task force containing the recommendations and strategy required by this Act.
Title
Drug Free Water Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-05-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
2011-05-02 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1677/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr1677/BILLS-112hr1677ih.pdf |