Restoring Federalism in Clean Water Permitting Act
This bill directs the EPA to review and streamline regulations for states administering clean water permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, aiming to encourage more states to run their own permitting programs. It adds specific rules for court challenges to state permit approvals, requiring lawsuits to be filed within 60 days and limiting them to issues raised during public comment periods. Courts cannot block state permits unless activities pose an imminent environmental danger with no other remedy. The bill primarily affects states managing clean water permits, the EPA, and entities challenging permit decisions in court. It changes the legal process for reviewing state programs without altering pollution standards or permitting requirements.
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Introduction
Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 11, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Jun 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jun 11, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jimmy Patronis
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