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S. 1992 (100th)

A bill to promote intergovernmental and interagency cooperation in the development of groundwater policy.

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Introduced

21 December 1987

Last action

11 August 1988 · Passed

Status

Senate vitiated previous passage. By unanimous consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

14 January 2025

Environment

Summary

Directs the President to coordinate groundwater related activities conducted by Federal agencies, including the dissemination of information. Directs the President to establish an Interagency Committee on Groundwater Protection to coordinate research, and development, demonstration, technology transfer, training, and information dissemination activities related to groundwater activities conducted by Federal agencies, including establishing priorities. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Congress. Directs the President to establish the Advisory Committee on Groundwater Protection to ensure that the programs carried out by the member agencies of the Interagency Committee on Groundwater Protection meet the needs of State and local governments. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through FY 1992.

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Timeline

  1. 21 December 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 December 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Federalism. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 18 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Federalism. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 1988

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 August 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 893.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 10 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 100-475.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 100-475.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 August 1988

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

Sponsors

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