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S. 171 (103rd)

Department of Environmental Protection Act of 1993

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Introduced

21 January 1993

Last action

5 May 1993 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level Title II: Environmental Role of the United States in International Organizations to Which it Belongs Title III: Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection Title IV: Effective Date Department of the Environment Act of 1993- Title I: Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level - Department of the Environment Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Department of the Environment. Encourages the Secretary of the Environment to: (1) assist the Secretary of State in participating in international environmental protection agreements and organizations; (2) conduct research on and develop responses to international environmental problems; and (3) provide assistance to foreign countries and international bodies to improve the environment. Establishes a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and an Advisory Council on Environmental Statistics. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes grants to, and contracts with, State and local governments to assist in data collection. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for a report on the adequacy of the Department's data collection procedures and capabilities. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for persons entering into arrangements for services with the Secretary. Requires public notice when the award of a contract may result in a conflict of interests. Title II: Environmental Role of the United States in International Organizations to Which It Belongs - Urges the Secretary of State to convene international conferences to encourage the exchange of information on energy efficiency and environmentally acceptable renewable energy sources. Requires the President to encourage the establishment of an international office to monitor annual generation of carbon dioxide and trace gases on a country-by-country basis. Title III: Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection - Establishes the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection to make recommendations on the implementation of Federal environmental laws to protect human health and the environment. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S601-602)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 February 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-164.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 March 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 March 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 March 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of March 30, 1993, solely for the consideration of section 112.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 1 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held on Section 112 of the bill. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-79.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 April 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported Section 112 of the bill.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 April 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 15 April 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93 without amendment. With written report No. 103-39. Supplemental views filed.

    Source: Committee

  13. 15 April 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93 without amendment. With written report No. 103-39. Supplemental views filed.

    Source: Committee

  14. 15 April 1993

    Floor

    By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93. Report No. 103-38. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 April 1993

    Committee

    By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93. Report No. 103-38. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  16. 22 April 1993

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S4809-4823)

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 April 1993

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4880-4914)

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 April 1993

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 April 1993

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5108-5170)

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  21. 4 May 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-15. Record Vote No: 114.(consideration: CR S5315-5363)

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  23. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

4 May 1993 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 171 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 79 · No 15 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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