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S. 1345 117th Congress Senate

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

Official title: A bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: Susan M. Collins Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Advisory bodiesAir qualityAnimal and plant healthBirds
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Congressional oversightEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionMetalsParks, recreation areas, trailsSoil pollutionWater qualityWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
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Became law
Jul 13, 2022
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2172-2173)
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 Latest action July 13, 2022

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2761 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1345: Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1345/
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"S. 1345: Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1345/.
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S. 1345, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1345/.
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