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H.R. 720 (110th)

Water Quality Financing Act of 2007

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 January 2007

Last action

19 March 2007 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide: (1) technical assistance to rural and small municipalities for wastewater infrastructure financing; and (2) technical assistance and training for rural and small publicly owned treatment works. Authorizes appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) state pollution control programs; and (2) watershed pilot projects. Revises: (1) eligibility requirements for grants for sewage collection systems; and (2) state water pollution control revolving fund provisions. Requires states to: (1) establish a list of revolving fund projects that prioritizes water quality improvement projects; and (2) provide financial assistance to only projects on such lists. Authorizes and increases funding for capitalization grants for state water pollution control revolving funds for FY2008-FY2012. Revises funding allocations for activities serving Indian tribes and reservations. Requires the Comptroller General to study the funding mechanisms and funding sources available to establish a Clean Water Trust Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E220-221)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 January 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 January 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 January 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 January 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  9. 7 February 2007

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 13.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 February 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 March 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 5 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-30.

    Source: Committee

  13. 5 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-30.

    Source: Committee

  14. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 229 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 720 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Hilda L. Solis to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 March 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 March 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 303 - 108 (Roll no. 135).

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 March 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 303 - 108 (Roll no. 135).

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 March 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 359 - 56 (Roll no. 134).

    Source: Floor

  20. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2375-2376)

    Source: Floor

  21. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Cantor moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H2374-2375; text: CR H2374)

    Source: Floor

  22. 9 March 2007

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  23. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2374)

    Source: Floor

  24. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 720.

    Source: Floor

  25. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 229 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  26. 9 March 2007

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 720 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

  27. 9 March 2007

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. (consideration: CR H2351-2377; text as reported in House: CR H2364-2367)

    Source: Floor

  28. 9 March 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 12 March 2007

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  30. 19 March 2007

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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