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H.R. 953 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017

H.R. 953 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by Bob Gibbs with 47 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Feb 7, 2017
Co-sponsors
47
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency or a state from requiring a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for a discharge of a pesticide from a point source into navigable w…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bob Gibbs (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 43 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
  • Passed the HouseMay 24, 2017
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (May 25, 2017)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · May 24, 2017 · Passed
    256–165
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · May 24, 2017 · Failed
    183–230

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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