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S. 908 108th Congress Senate

United States Consensus Council Act of 2003

Official title: A bill to establish the United States Consensus Council to provide for a consensus building process in addressing national public policy issues, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 11, 2003 Introduced by: Susan M. Collins Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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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 5 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
Jul 22, 2003
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins with amendments. With written report No. 108-110.
Jun 17, 2003
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 11, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Apr 11, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action July 22, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
United States Consensus Council Act of 2003 - Establishes the United States Consensus Council to develop and conduct processes to build consensus on national policy issues.

Authorizes the Council to: (1) enter into formal relationships with other institutions; (2) identify particular public policy issues for which the Council's expertise would be useful in building a consensus; (3) coordinate with, make referrals to, and receive referrals from other conflict or dispute resolution instrumentalities, including the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; and (4) develop and apply criteria for determining whether the Council will enter into a consensus-building process on a particular issue.

Vests Council powers in a Board of Directors. Prohibits any Director from being a Federal officer or employee, including a Member of Congress. Provides for a Council President appointed by the Board.

Prohibits the Council from engaging in lobbying activities or being a client.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2459 United States Consensus Council Act of 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 908: United States Consensus Council Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-908/
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