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S. 1176 (102nd)

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Act

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Introduced

23 May 1991

Last action

20 December 1991 · President

Status

President did not sign or return to the Congress, notwithstanding intrasession adjournment of the two Houses from Nov. 27, 1991, until 11:55 a.m., January 3, 1992.

Sponsors

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

Summary

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Act - Establishes the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation (the Foundation), as an independent entity of the executive branch, to be located in Tucson, Arizona. Sets forth provisions for a Board of Trustees and an Executive Director of the Foundation. Provides that the Foundation, among its other specified purposes, is to establish, and assist in developing and implementing, a Program for Environmental Policy Research and Environmental Conflict Resolution at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy (the Center) at the University of Arizona. Authorizes the Foundation, in consultation with the Center, to identify and conduct appropriate programs, activities, and services to carry out its specified purposes, including increasing awareness of the importance of natural resources, public lands, and environment, identifying critical environmental issues, developing resources to train professionals in environmental and related fields, and providing educational outreach regarding environmental policy. Authorizes the Foundation to conduct a national competition and to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate and faculty fellowships, internships in governmental agencies or environmental organizations, and grants for individuals (Morris K. Udall Scholars) to study in fields related to the environment. Directs the Foundation to award grants to the Center for: (1) annual expert panel discussions; (2) research; and (3) sharing practical experiences of visiting policymakers. Directs the Foundation to provide assistance from the Fund established under this Act to the Center to maintain a repository, and assure public availability, for Morris K. Udall's papers and other appropriate public papers. Directs the Foundation to determine program priorities, but requires that certain minimum or maximum amounts be used for specified activities. Establishes the Morris K. Udall Scholarships and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Trust Fund, in the Treasury, to be administered by the Foundation. Provides for investment of Fund assets, and for Fund expenditures and audits. Sets forth administrative provisions for the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 November 1991

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 November 1991

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 November 1991

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  7. 23 November 1991

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 November 1991

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 November 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 November 1991

    Floor

    Mr. Pastor asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 November 1991

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 December 1991

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 December 1991

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 December 1991

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 20 December 1991

    President

    President did not sign or return to the Congress, notwithstanding intrasession adjournment of the two Houses from Nov. 27, 1991, until 11:55 a.m., January 3, 1992.

    Source: President

  19. 20 December 1991

    President

    President did not sign or return to the Congress, notwithstanding intrasession adjournment of the two Houses from Nov. 27, 1991, until 11:55 a.m., January 3, 1992.

    Source: President

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Versions

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