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DEEP Act: Federal Law to Protect Water and Environment
United States House of Representatives
Apr 2026
Congress is reviewing a law called the DEEP Act to protect our water resources and environment.
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Congress is reviewing a law called the DEEP Act to protect our water resources and environment.
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