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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 [S.523]
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[Healthcare ]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions to address the potential impacts of climate change on public health. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategic action plan and a climate and health program to ensure the public health and health care systems in the United States and other nations are prepared for, and can respond to, the impacts of climate change on health. The bill directs HHS to revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information. HHS must establish a permanent
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/14/2019
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COAST Research Act of 2019 Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 [HB-1237]
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[Science ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
Addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/10/2019
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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 [HB-1243]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions to address the potential impacts of climate change on public health. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategic action plan and a climate and health program to ensure the public health and health care systems in the United States and other nations are prepared for, and can respond to, the impacts of climate change on health. The bill directs HHS to revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information. HHS must establish a permanent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/15/2019
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Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act of 2019 [HB-1284]
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[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Authorizes states to monitor certain criteria air pollutants (i.e., lead, ozone, particulate matter, or sulfur dioxide) by greatly increasing the number of air quality sensors under their state implementation plans. The Environmental Protection Agency (1) may not enforce a requirement concerning the method of monitoring if the derived data meets quality standards, and (2) must allow states to consider data derived from such methods when determining whether national ambient air quality standards for criteria air pollutants were exceeded.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/15/2019
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Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act of 2019 [HB-1284]
[Air Quality ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Authorizes states to monitor certain criteria air pollutants (i.e., lead, ozone, particulate matter, or sulfur dioxide) by greatly increasing the number of air quality sensors under their state implementation plans. The Environmental Protection Agency (1) may not enforce a requirement concerning the method of monitoring if the derived data meets quality standards, and (2) must allow states to consider data derived from such methods when determining whether national ambient air quality standards for criteria air pollutants were exceeded.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/15/2019
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ETO is Toxic Act Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics Act of 2019 [HB-1165]
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[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Healthcare ]
[Children and Youth ]
Updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/14/2019
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Climate Change National Security Strategy Act of 2019 [HB-1201]
[Climate Change ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Defense ]
Requires the impacts of climate change to be identified and considered in the development and implementation of national security policies and plans. Specifically, the bill requires the National Security Advisor and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to jointly establish an interagency Climate and National Security Working Group, which must develop an action plan on climate-related impacts on national security interests. Further, specified federal departments and agencies must each develop a plan that ensures that such impacts are identified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/14/2019
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USE IT Act Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act [HB-1166]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
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Addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance. The bill includes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/28/2019
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Climate Change Education Act [S.477]
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[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/13/2019
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A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. [S.458]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/12/2019
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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. [HB-1152]
[Air Quality ]
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[Public Health ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H2110) on 02/26/2019
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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act [S.446]
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[Water ]
[Animals ]
[International ]
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Authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada. The USGS shall (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested groups, including academia and Canadian agencies. The USGS may provide deepwater ecosystem research, fish behavior and habitat reports, fish population assessments,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/12/2019
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Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics (EtO is Toxic) Act of 2019 [S.451]
[Air Quality ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Community Development ]
Updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/12/2019
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USE IT Act Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act [S.383]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance. The bill includes
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
By Senator Barrasso From Committee On Environment And Public Works Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-38. on 05/13/2019
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act [S.241]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Recreation ]
[Climate Change ]
Provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Tenmile Recreation Management Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Wildlife Conservation Area, the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, and the Curecanti
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee On Public Lands, Forests, And Mining. Hearings Held. on 11/18/2020
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A bill to enhance tribal road safety, and for other purposes. [S.207]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
Modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval process for tribal transportation safety projects to categorically exclude qualifying projects from requirements to conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. A tribal transportation safety project is one that is eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program and that (1) corrects or improves a hazardous road location or feature, or (2) addresses a highway safety problem. The Department of the Interior must (1) review existing Federal Highway
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Committee On Indian Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 01/29/2019
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Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act [S.181]
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[Air Quality ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 01/17/2019
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Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act [S.50]
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[Public Health ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
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Authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill applies to land held by the United States for the benefit of the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The BIA may enter into contracts with tribes or tribal organizations to improve sanitation,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Became Public Law No: 116-99. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
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South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2019 [S.10]
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[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
Addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-257. on 08/13/2020
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Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States. [HR-19]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Taxes ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens, such as hexavalent chromium.In addition, this resolution encourages state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water, consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium, and government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 01/31/2019