House vote: H.R. 4611 // November 17, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
Sponsor: Scott Peters (D-CA)
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II This bill revises requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, California. Currently, the plant must meet standards established under the NPDES permit program for the primary and secondary treatment of wastewater discharged by the plant into marine waters. The city of San Diego may apply for permit modifications, which offer alternatives to certain secondary treatment standards.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 395 | 90.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.5% |