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Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act

Introduced: June 30, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.
Jun 30, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Jun 30, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Jun 30, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1683-1684)
Jun 30, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a Great Lakes Research Council to: (1) prepare and provide to the Congress a report that promotes coordination of Federal research activities with respect to achieving protection of the Great Lakes and assesses and makes recommendations concerning research activities needed to fulfill the goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; (2) identify topics for and participate in workshops and conferences on Great Lakes research issues; (3) make recommendations for the uniform collection of data for enhancing research and management protocols relating to the Great Lakes ecosystem; (4) make recommendations for the establishment of a multimedia data base for the ecosystem; and (5) ensure that findings and information regarding such research is disseminated in a timely manner.

What's happening now July 12, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1