Clean Water Users Protection Act

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Bill Number

HR 2798

Introduced

Aug 2, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

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Topics

Citizen lawsuits Environmental law enforcement Environmental Protection Finance and Financial Sector Injunctions Law Legal fees Surety and fidelity Water pollution control

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Summary

Clean Water Users Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require, in citizen lawsuits under the Act, the filing of a bond or equivalent security by the plaintiff in an amount equal to: (1) the defendant's estimated costs of litigation; and (2) the defendant's estimated losses resulting from a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction granted by the court.

Actions

Sep 10, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Aug 3, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Aug 3, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1549)
Aug 2, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 2, 2001

Introduced in House

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