119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
H.R. 5063IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Republicans require federal water quality testing at coastal beaches
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-VA)Introduced Aug 29, 2025
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Jul 22
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22
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Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Dec 2
Dec 2, 2025
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25
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Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 29
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Introduced in House
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
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2026
Jul 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22
HOUSESubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
2025
Dec 2
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 29
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 29
Introduced in House
Aug 29
Introduced in House
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