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H.R. 2537 (110th)

Beach Protection Act of 2008

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Introduced

24 May 2007

Last action

17 April 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

Beach Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to include among eligible grant activities the development and implementation of programs for source tracking, sanitary surveys, and prevention efforts to address the identified sources of beach water pollution. Authorizes appropriations for such grants for FY2007-FY2012. Requires grant recipients to identify: (1) the use of a rapid testing method; (2) measures for communication within 24 hours of the results of a water sample concerning pollutants to specified officials and all state agencies with authority to require the prevention or treatment of the sources of beach water pollution; (3) measures to develop and implement a beach water pollution source identification and tracking program for the coastal recreation waters that are not meeting applicable water quality standards for pathogens; (4) a publicly accessible and searchable global information system database, with information updated within 24 hours of its availability, organized by beach and with defined standards, sampling plan, monitoring protocols, sampling results, and number and causes of beach closings and advisory days; and (5) measures to ensure that closures or advisories are made or issued within 24 hours after a state government determines that its coastal recreation waters are not meeting water quality standards for pathogens. Sets forth provisions requiring: (1) a review by the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator of state and local compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and grant conditions; (2) corrective actions by such governments not in compliance; and (3) a review by the Comptroller General such compliance review and corrective action. Amends the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations to carry out such Act through FY2012.

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Timeline

  1. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 October 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 December 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 12 December 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-491.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 December 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-491.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 April 2008

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1083 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2537 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 April 2008

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2537 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2190-2207)

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 April 2008

    Passed

    On motion that the committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 April 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Oberstar moved that the committee now rise.

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 April 2008

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2537 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 April 2008

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  17. 10 April 2008

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1083 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 April 2008

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1083. (consideration: CR H2190-2207; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2199-2200)

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 April 2008

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1083 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2537.

    Source: Floor

  21. 16 April 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  22. 16 April 2008

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 16 April 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 April 2008

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2537.

    Source: Floor

  26. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2399-2411)

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2537 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 April 2008

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 April 2008

    Vote

    On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 193 (Roll no. 201).

    Source: Floor

  31. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Fossella appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.

    Source: Floor

  32. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fossella amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

    Source: Floor

  33. 16 April 2008

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  34. 17 April 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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