Bills Introduced – 10-19-23

Yesterday, with both the House (kinda) and Senate in session, there were 52 bills introduced. One of those bills may receive additional attention in this blog:

S 3082 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. Barrasso, John [Sen.-R-WY]

I will be watching this bill for language and definitions that would have potential impact on the decision by the EPA [removed from paywall] this spring to add cybersecurity to ‘sanitary survey’ certification requirements.

Mention in Passing

Yesterday, Sen Coons (D,DE) introduced S Res 421, A resolution designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week". The resolution was passed in the Senate and no further action is required. It has been unusual for one of these designation resolutions to actually be passed before the designated week has completely passed. Oh, and no, this resolution has no practical effect. National Chemistry Week is an annual activity of the American Chemical Society.