WATER POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Pollution

Amendments

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1483 [28MR], H1561, H1584, H1585, H1586, H1587, H1588, H1589, H1590, H1591, H1592, H1593, H1595, H1596, H1602, H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1607, H1608, H1609, H1610, H1611, H1612, H1613, H1615 [29MR], H1662, H1663, H1665, H1666, H1668, H1669, H1670 [30MR]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (H. Res. 199), H1162, H1171 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see S. 3201), S5338 [2NO] (see H.R. 4031), H2808 [12JN]

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: update regulations for offshore oil and gas pipelines to address limitations regarding ability to ensure pipeline integrity and address risks relative to decommissioning (see H.R. 1441), H1205 [8MR]

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see S. Res. 117), S910 [22MR] (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]

Climate: ban greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, stop hydraulic fracking, ban crude oil and natural gas exports, and restrict new liquified natural gas terminal siting or construction (see H.R. 5606), H4437 [20SE]

Coast Guard: provide certain data related to water quality (see H.R. 1452), H1205 [8MR]

——— uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River (see H.R. 6356), H5668 [9NO]

Conservation of natural resources: protect and conserve at least 50 percent of land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 430), H2500 [22MY]

Corps of Engineers: notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures (see H.R. 2505), H1708 [6AP]

——— permit sale of technologies to certain water and irrigation districts to expedite removal of harmful algal blooms (see H.R. 5756), H4713 [27SE]

——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 2503), H1708 [6AP]

——— prohibit certain toxic disharges of water from Lake Okeechobee (see H.R. 2504), H1708 [6AP]

——— propose new nationwide permit under Federal Water Pollution Control Act for dredging projects (see S. 3433), S5851 [7DE] (see H.R. 6708), H6814 [11DE]

Council on Environmental Quality: submit report to Congress on potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 3767), H2707 [31MY]

Crime: increase civil and criminal penalties for oil spills (see H.R. 5373), H4229 [8SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish alternative manure management program (see S. 2479), S3522 [25JY] (see H.R. 4327), H3141 [23JN]

——— establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see S. 806), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 1721), H1326 [22MR]

——— establish pilot program that focuses conservation funding on reducing runoff of most problematic nutrients into priority watersheds (see H.R. 6821), H6984 [14DE]

——— include cybersecurity technical assistance in national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program (see S. 2388), S3148 [19JY] (see H.R. 3809), H2740 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish task force to address effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances release from departmental activities and include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of Armed Forces (see S. 1360), S1418 [27AP]

——— include in Armed Forces periodic health assessments evaluation of whether member has been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5259), H4196 [22AU]

——— request permit revisions to allow for onsite testing and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination remediation at stormwater management outflow facilities (see H.R. 6095), H5173 [26OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish research, development, and demonstration program relative to abandoned wells (see S. 429), S425 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (see S. 2183), S2224 [22JN] (see H.R. 4061), H2883 [13JN]

Dept. of HUD: conduct annual risk assessment of properties receiving tenant-based or project-based rental assistance for lead-based hazards (see S. 577), S567 [1MR] (see H.R. 1366), H1113 [3MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities to reclaim and restore land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before certain date (see H.R. 6233), H5465 [6NO]

——— carry out watershed pilots (see S. 2169), S2223 [22JN]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 4778), H3886 [20JY]

——— extend moratorium on drilling off coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (see S. 49), S74 [24JA] (see H.R. 583), H428 [26JA]

——— make financial assistance to States under Land and Water Conservation Fund available for water quality projects (see S. 798), S772 [14MR] (see H.R. 1593), H1285 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 3192), H2244 [10MY]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 3348), S5598 [27NO] (see H.R. 6235), H5465 [6NO]

——— restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see S. 919), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 1705), H1325 [22MR]

EPA: amend application of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms (see H.R. 3763), H2707 [31MY]

——— authorize grants for smart water infrastructure technology (see H.R. 3490), H2453 [18MY]

——— establish Federal program of cumulative impact assessments under Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4592), H3477 [12JY]

——— establish pilot program that promotes cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 2781), S4440 [13SE]

——— establish program to provide grants to suppliers of water to make infrastructure improvements to public water systems (see H.R. 4540), H3204 [11JY]

——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see S. 796), S772 [14MR] (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]

——— extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (see H.R. 1181), H874 [24FE]

——— give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as estuary of national significance (see S. 50), S74 [24JA]

——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (see H.R. 250), H150 [10JA]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3082), S5109 [19OC] (see H.R. 1152), H873 [24FE]

——— make District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants (see H.R. 4043), H2808 [12JN]

——— modify permitting requirements relative to discharge of any pollutant from Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1720), H1326 [22MR]

——— modify water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice waiver authority (see S. 2696), S3757 [27JY]

——— prohibit sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers (see S. 3440), S5851 [7DE] (see H.R. 6654), H6739 [7DE]

——— promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see S. 2337), S2984 [18JY]

——— reauthorize Long Island Sound programs (see S. 2793), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 5441), H4296 [13SE]

——— reauthorize South Florida Geographic Program (see S. 119), S121 [26JA] (see H.R. 628), H509 [30JA]

——— regulate wastes associated with exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4777), H3886 [20JY]

——— require certain percentage of Clean Water State Revolving Fund grants be used for green projects (see H.R. 2921), H2049 [26AP]

——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 4785), H3887 [20JY]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 4811), H3888 [20JY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that Executive order to pursue whole-of-government approach to environmental justice shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 3256), H2309 [11MY]

Federal aid programs: provide additional assistance to rural water and waste disposal systems affected by coronavirus pandemic (see S. 1079), S1088 [30MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify certain allotments (see S. 115), S121 [26JA] (see H.R. 3167), H2171 [9MY]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 132), H102 [9JA] (see H.R. 1008), H838 [14FE]

Forest Service: reauthorize and improve Water Source Protection Program and Watershed Condition Framework (see S. 1853), S2005 [7JN] (see H.R. 4018), H2807 [12JN]

Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see S. Res. 494), S5919 [12DE] (see H. Res. 195), H1114 [3MR]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see S. Res. 173), S1341 [25AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1915 [24AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]

Hazardous substances: establish national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 1772), S1843 [31MY]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (see H.R. 6081), H5173 [26OC]

——— reauthorize (see S. 612), S569 [1MR] (see H.R. 1274), H1047 [1MR]

Mining and mineral resources: place moratorium on issuance and renewal of certain Federal authorizations for mountaintop removal coal mining until health study is conducted (see H.R. 5022), H4139 [27JY]

Minnesota: withdraw from mineral exploration Federal lands and waters in Rainy River Watershed, including in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Superior National Forest (see H.R. 668), H575 [31JA]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: expedite completion (see H.R. 3500), H2454 [18MY]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 353), S4630 [20SE] (see H. Res. 688), H4346 [14SE]

National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 719), H4456 [21SE]

National Water Week: designate (see S. Res. 198), S1534 [4MY]

Native Americans: recognize critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirm responsibility of Federal Government to ensure such access (see S. Res. 355), S4655 [21SE]

NOAA: clarify that during lapse in appropriations certain services relative to Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under Anti-Deficiency Act (see H.R. 325), H232 [12JA]

——— collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (see S. 1808), S1982 [6JN] (see H.R. 676), H575 [31JA]

——— improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (see S. 318), S310 [9FE] (see H.R. 886), H822 [9FE]

——— provide for ocean acidification collaborative research grant opportunities (see H.R. 2734), H1906 [20AP]

——— reauthorize Marine Debris Program (see S. 3277), S5458 [9NO] (see H.R. 6781), H6983 [14DE]

Plastic Pollution Action Month: designate (see S. Res. 296), S2461 [13JY] (see H. Res. 584), H3575 [13JY]

Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see S. 3127), S5182 [25OC] (see H.R. 6053), H5104 [25OC]

Power resources: clarify that States have sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within their boundaries (see S. 19), S54 [23JA]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see S. 947), S910 [22MR] (see H.R. 1), H1284 [14MR]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 260), H1526 [28MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain compensation for victims of East Palestine, OH, train derailment (see H.R. 1270), H1046 [1MR]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see S.J. Res. 7), S230 [2FE] (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H1147 [7MR]

——— establish advisory committee to inform Congress of impact of waters of U.S. regulations on agriculture (see S. 1023), S1052 [29MR] (see H.R. 4956), H4136 [27JY]

——— promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 5483), H4344 [14SE]

——— provide assistance for disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2521), H1708 [6AP]

——— provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability (see S. 2102), S2186 [21JN]

——— restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5028 [18OC]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 486), H2788 [9JN]

Cost Estimates

Disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27): CBO, E186 [7MR]

Letters

Disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Michelle Roos, Environmental Protection Network (organization), H1223 [9MR]

——— several organizations, H1223 [9MR]

EPA water quality certification changes: several individuals, H1509–H1511 [28MR]

Lower Energy Costs Act: several environmental organizations, H1481–H1483 [28MR]

Override veto to disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: several organizations, H1783 [18AP]

Messages

Veto of H.J. Res. 27, Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: President Biden, H1715 [10AP]

Motions

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1561 [29MR], H1677 [30MR]

Quotations

‘‘Let us develope the resources of our land’’ Daniel Webster, H1514 [28MR]

Remarks in House

CDC: develop partnerships to strengthen blood lead testing reporting and link lead-exposed children to recommended services funding, H5769 [14NO]

Coast Guard: provide certain data related to water quality (H.R. 1452), E196 [8MR]

——— uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River, H5187 [1NO]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H4275 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish pilot program that focuses conservation funding on reducing runoff of most problematic nutrients into priority watersheds (H.R. 6821), H6966 [14DE]

Dept. of Energy: conduct study on streamlining regulatory approval timelines relative to new power plants by examining licensing and permitting processes of various energy sources, H1584 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (H.R. 4061), E553 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure public right to challenge any oil and gas lease sale, H1605 [29MR]

East Palestine, OH: train derailment resulting in release of hazardous chemicals, H990, H991 [1MR], H1165 [8MR]

EPA: establish Federal program of cumulative impact assessments under Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Clean Air Act (H.R. 4592), H3862 [20JY]

——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (H.R. 1586), H2182 [10MY], H2670 [31MY]

——— extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (H.R. 1181), E142 [24FE]

——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (H.R. 250), E7 [10JA]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification, H1509–H1512, H1514, H1515 [28MR]

——— make District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants (H.R. 4043), E548 [12JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce final rule entitled ‘‘Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule’’, H5329 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding to take backstop actions related to Chesapeake Bay pollution standards, H5290 [2NO]

Great Lakes Authority: establish, H507 [30JA], H584 [1FE], H6804 [11DE]

——— funding, H5097 [25OC]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 319), H2104 [28AP]

Hazardous substances: transport of toxic waste from East Palestine, OH, train derailment to Michigan, H920 [28FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6199 [6DE]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (H.R. 6081), E1022 [26OC]

Michigan: call to shut down Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, H6865 [13DE], H6946 [14DE]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: review permitting process for Mountain Valley Pipeline, H1518 [28MR], H1555, H1556 [29MR]

NOAA: collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (H.R. 676), H2144–H2147 [9MY]

Oregon: disapprove denial of permits for Jordan Cove LNG project, H1584 [29MR]

Power resources: ensure certain proposed energy regulations will lower costs for consumers, and prohibit additional oil and gas leasing on certain public lands, H1560 [29MR]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1441, H1454, H1455 [27MR], H1468, H1469, H1473, H1485–H1516, H1517–H1521 [28MR], H1537, H1541, H1542–H1615 [29MR], H1661, H1662–H1678, H1680, H1681, H1682 [30MR], H1883 [19AP], H3010 [21JN], H3486 [13JY], H4018 [26JY], H4046, H4053 [27JY], H4356 [18SE], H5067 [25OC], H5997 [30NO], H6930 [13DE], E285 [30MR]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 260), H1474–H1485 [28MR]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), corrections in enrollment, H1678 [30MR]

Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (H. Res. 1364), H920 [28FE]

Railroads: improve infrastructure to address derailments and enhance railway safety, E247 [23MR]

Self-Help Enterprises (organization): tribute, E32 [17JA]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), H1200–H1203 [8MR], H1221–H1230, H1233 [9MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), consideration (H. Res. 199), H1161–H1173 [8MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), veto, H1765, H1782–H1789 [18AP]

Wildfires: support wildland firefighters and condemn litigation relative to use of aerial fire retardant, H557, H569, H570 [31JA]

Wisconsin: anniversary of Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network, E1106 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: establish alternative manure management program (S. 2479), S3525 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii, S3574 [26JY]

East Palestine, OH: train derailment resulting in release of hazardous chemicals, S493 [27FE], S510 [28FE], S820 [16MR]

EPA: modify water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice waiver authority (S. 2696), S3764 [27JY]

Hazardous substances: establish national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 1772), S1846 [31MY]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: completion, S1877–S1881, S1890 [1JN]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 353), S4635 [20SE]

National Water Week: designate (S. Res. 198), S1539 [4MY]

NOAA: improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (S. 318), S5966 [13DE]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), S782 [15MR], S810 [16MR], S840 [21MR], S946 [27MR], S976 [28MR], S1030 [29MR], S1062 [30MR], S1221 [19AP], S1483 [3MY], S2017 [8JN]

Save the Bay (organization): tribute, S5596 [27NO]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), S1017, S1019–S1023, S1028, S1031 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (S.J. Res. 7), S215 [2FE], S547, S550 [1MR], S760 [14MR]

Reports filed

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 676) (H. Rept. 118–48), H2133 [5MY]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 27, Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 118–7), H1147 [7MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 118–30), H1526 [28MR]

Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.J. Res. 27) (H. Rept. 118–6), H1112 [3MR]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 612) (S. Rept. 118–55), S2310 [11JY]

Marine Debris Foundation and NOAA Marine Debris Program Administration Improvement: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 318), S5749 [5DE]

NOAA Improvement of Administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 886) (H. Rept. 118–167), H4228 [8SE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 886) (H. Rept. 118–167), H4203 [25AU]

Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1152) (H. Rept. 118–10), H1291 [17MR]

Statements

Disapprove Rule Entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [9MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 199, consideration of H.J. Res. 27, disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’, H1161 [8MR]

H. Res. 260, consideration of H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, H1474 [28MR]

H.J. Res. 27, disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’, H1221 [9MR]

H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, H1565–H1583 [29MR]

H.R. 676, Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act, H2144 [9MY]

S. 318, improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and NOAA Marine Debris Program, S5967 [13DE]

S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, S2989 [18JY]

S. Res. 117, ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin, S911 [22MR]

S. Res. 173, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1349 [25AP]

S. Res. 198, National Water Week, S1538 [4MY]

S. Res. 296, Plastic Pollution Action Month, S2465 [13JY]

S. Res. 353, National Estuaries Week, S4632 [20SE]

S. Res. 355, recognize critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirm responsibility of Federal Government to ensure such access, S4658 [21SE]

S. Res. 494, establish National Biodiversity Strategy, S5923 [12DE]