HR 6616
Clean Water Justice Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:43 AM
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Bill overview
The Clean Water Justice Act aims to strengthen penalties for violations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Specifically, it increases the maximum criminal fines that can be levied for polluters who violate environmental regulations. The bill raises the base fine amounts and establishes a mechanism for annual adjustments to these fines based on inflation. This legislation seeks to deter environmental crimes and ensure greater accountability for polluters.
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