A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CLEAN-UP Act," allows the Secretary of the Army to carry out authorized water development projects to address contaminated sediments. These projects must follow a joint remediation plan created with a non-Federal interest and approved by the EPA Administrator. The plan is required to protect human health and the environment while detailing work descriptions and funding sources. The Secretary is also required to document any hazardous substances present and attempt to identify responsible parties. Furthermore, the act provides the Secretary with certain liability protections during these activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill mandates that water development projects for contaminated sediment must protect the environment.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to provide an opportunity for public comment during the development of remediation plans.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The remediation of contaminated sediments through water development projects can improve the safety of urban water environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Health and Environment: The bill requires that any joint plan developed for these activities must ensure the protection of human health and the environment (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Public Involvement: The Secretary is required to provide an opportunity for public comment when developing these joint plans, allowing people to have a voice (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Governmental Transparency and Collaboration: The Secretary must consult with Federal, State, and local government officials when creating a plan, ensuring different levels of government are involved (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Financial Accountability: The plan must include the identification of sources of funding, and the bill ensures the Federal Government can still seek to recover costs from responsible parties (Section 2(b)(2)(C)(iii) and Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Liability Protections for the Secretary: The bill states that the Secretary of the Army shall not be liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 for the release of a hazardous substance or pollutant resulting from covered activities carried out under a joint plan (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill mandates that water development projects for contaminated sediment must protect the environment.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to provide an opportunity for public comment during the development of remediation plans.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The remediation of contaminated sediments through water development projects can improve the safety of urban water environments.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill requires plans to ensure the protection of human health and the environment from contaminated sediments.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan