HR 5948
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Antarctic Science and Conservation Modernization Act
Introduced: November 12, 2021
Introduced by:
Beyer, Donald S.
Democratic
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Nov 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Antarctic Science and Conservation Modernization Act
This bill sets forth requirements to implement (1) Measure 4 (2004), “Insurance and Contingency Planning for Tourism and Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area;" and (2) Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, “Liability Arising From Environmental Emergencies."
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Cosponsors
1