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H.R. 5055 (97th)

Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act

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Introduced

19 November 1981

Last action

9 December 1981 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1], Rep. Staton, David Michael [R-WV-3], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Roemer, Buddy [D-LA-4], Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

3 June 2026

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Summary

Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act - Amends the Energy Security Act (title VII provisions also known as the "Acid Precipitation Act of 1980") to reduce the period to be covered by a comprehensive research plan from ten years to five years. Makes conforming amendments relating to implementation of, and authorization of appropriations for, the comprehensive research plan. Directs the Acid Precipitation Task Force to submit a final report, with detailed recommendations, within five years of enactment of the Energy Security Act. Directs the Task Force to: (1) study fuel precombustion treatment and low-polluting combustion processes for reduction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions; and (2) solicit State agency acid deposition research information.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 November 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 November 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 December 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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