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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
BillsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesH.R. 5063Congress.gov ↗
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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Introduced
Aug 29
House committee
Jul 22
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Senate
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Signed
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Jul 22
1d ago
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22
1d ago
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22
1d ago
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Dec 2
Dec 2, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25
Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 29
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
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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