S. Con. Res. 46 (Introduced in Senate) — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the “Clean Water Act”.

(1)

commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92–500; 86 Stat. 816), including the amendments made by that Act (collectively commonly known and referred to in this resolution as the “Clean Water Act”);

(2)

recognizes the historic achievements in improving water quality that have been made during the 50 years of implementation of the Clean Water Act; and

(3)

recognizes and seeks to address the shortcomings of the Clean Water Act in restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters, including by—

(A)

expanding access to clean water for every community;

(B)

recognizing that a robust Clean Water Act is critical for the protection of human and environmental health, for the promotion of healthy and robust economies, and for maintaining a healthy quality of life;

(C)

increasing clean water infrastructure investments in communities throughout the Nation and targeting increased and affordable investments in communities most at risk of continued pollution;

(D)

addressing climate resiliency and mitigation of climate impacts on clean water infrastructure;

(E)

promoting an inclusive, transparent, and equitable approach to Clean Water Act policy development, based on the best available science;

(F)

holding polluters accountable; and

(G)

ensuring the protection and restoration of rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, and natural ecosystems.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the “Clean Water Act”.

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