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HR 109 103th Congress House

Department of the Environment Act of 1993

Official title: To establish the Department of the Environment, provide for a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and a Presidential Commission on Improving Environmental Protection, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 16, 1993 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative procedureAir pollution measurementAlternative energy sourcesAmerican technical assistance
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 4, 1993
For Further Action See H.R.3425.
Feb 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jan 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Jan 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 4, 1993

For Further Action See H.R.3425.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 171 Identical bill Department of Environmental Protection Act of 1993
  • HR 3425 Procedurally related Department of Environmental Protection Act
  • HR 824 Text similarities Department of Environmental Protection Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1
I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 17, 1993
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 16, 1993
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 16, 1993
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