HR7376Reported by Committee

Local Water Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-04
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Hillary J. Scholten
Hillary J. Scholten
Democrat · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 93.6% (625 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001221

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.

2026-03-20

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would give states and local communities stronger authority to protect their water supplies from pollution and contamination, potentially including the ability to set their own water quality standards that are stricter than federal requirements. It affects water utilities, municipalities, environmental groups, and residents who depend on clean drinking water and recreational waterways. The legislation has advanced through committee and is now scheduled for consideration by the full House.

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Environmental Protection
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