HR 6616 · 119th Congress

Clean Water Justice Act

The Clean Water Justice Act increases the criminal penalties for violating federal water pollution laws. Right now, companies or individuals who illegally pollute waterways face relatively small fines—up to $5,000 for a first offense, $50,000 for a second offense, and $100,000 for subsequent violations. This bill ma…

Sponsor

Barragán, Nanette Diaz (D-California)

Introduced

2025-12-11

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.