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115th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Oct 13, 2017
BillsEnvironmental ProtectionS. 692Congress.gov ↗
S. 692Passed SenateEnvironmental Protection

Senate passes bill allowing water infrastructure projects flexibility in planning requirements.

Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb (R-NE)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 21, 2017
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Introduced
Mar 21
Senate committee
Apr 5
Senate floor
Oct 5
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House
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the Senate. Now goes to the House for consideration.

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Cosponsors (9)

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5 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 9 shown).

Activity timeline

Oct 13
Oct 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Oct 10
Oct 10, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 10
Oct 10, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 10
Oct 10, 2017
Received in the House.
Oct 10
Oct 10, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 5
Oct 5, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6373-6374; text: CR S6373-6374)
Oct 5
Oct 5, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6373-6374; text: CR S6373-6374)
May 25
May 25, 2017
An errata sheet on written report No. 115-87 was printed.
May 25
May 25, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
May 25
May 25, 2017
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-87.
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Full action log

All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Oct 13
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Oct 10
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 10
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 10
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Oct 10
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 5
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6373-6374; text: CR S6373-6374)
Oct 5
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6373-6374; text: CR S6373-6374)
May 25
SENATEAn errata sheet on written report No. 115-87 was printed.
May 25
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
May 25
SENATECommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-87.
May 25
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-87.
Apr 5
SENATECommittee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 28
SENATECommittee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-12.
Mar 21
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 21
Introduced in Senate

All 9 cosponsors

5 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Brown, SherrodOH
Cardin, Benjamin L.MD
Donnelly, JoeIN
Republicans (4)
Portman, RobOH
Blunt, RoyMO
Inhofe, James M.OK

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