US HB276 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-07 - 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 2009 - 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 to Congress containing the recommendations and strategy required by this Act.

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Title

Drug Free Water Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2009-01-07 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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