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H.R. 2138 108th Congress House

Department of Environmental Protection Act

Official title: To elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to cabinet-level status and redesignate such agency as the Department of Environmental Protection.

Introduced: May 15, 2003 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Advice and consent of the SenateCabinet officersChief financial officersCitizen participation
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 9, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 12, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held Prior to Referral (June 6, 2003).
Jun 12, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Jun 12, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
May 15, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
May 15, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E969-970)
May 15, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 9, 2003

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Environmental Protection Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency as the Department of Environmental Protection, to be headed by a Secretary of Environmental Protection who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Provides for other officials, including three under-secretaries for: (1) science and information; (2) policy, planning, and innovation; and (3) implementation, compliance and enforcement.

Establishes the Bureau of Environmental Statistics within the Department. Subjects the statistical procedures and methodology of the Bureau to periodic peer review.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2138: Department of Environmental Protection Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2138/
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"H.R. 2138: Department of Environmental Protection Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2138/.
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H.R. 2138, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2138/.
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