Global Resources, Environment, and Security Commission Act of 2006

Summary

Global Resources, Environment, and Security Commission Act of 2006 - Establishes the Commission on Global Resources, Environment, and Security, a bipartisan and independent commission that will make recommendations for a coordinated, comprehensive, and long-range national policy for new and existing strategies initiated by the United States to promote global environmental security. Requires the Commission to report to the President and Congress on its findings and conclusions. Authorizes the Commission to establish a multidisciplinary science, economic, and technical advisory panel. Requires the panel to ensure that the scientific information considered by the Commission is based on the best available data. Encourages the Commission, Congress, and federal agencies to continue the dialogue about global environmental security after the Commission is terminated (30 days after the submittal of its report to Congress) and to examine institutional needs, including the formation of a new office. Requires the President to submit to Congress and agencies a report containing a statement of proposals to carry out or respond to the Commission's recommendations.

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Timeline

1. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10739-10741)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10738-10739)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 29 September 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 September 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 September 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 September 2006

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Sponsors

• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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