To enact certain laws relating to the environment as title 55, United States Code, "Environment".
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2015)
This bill replaces certain environmental laws in the United States Code with provisions in the new Title 55, Environment, as part of an effort to consolidate environmental acts found in several sections of the code into one title. Subtitle I of Title 55 contains provisions that establish the Environmental Protection Agency, national environmental policy, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Council on Environmental Quality. Subtitle II contains provisions about air quality and air pollution control, including provisions from the Clean Air Act and related laws.
A change in wording made in the restatement of existing law enacted by this bill is meant to elucidate the existing law, but not to change the meaning or effect of the existing law.
What just happenedOct 27, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2015
- Oct 27, 2015Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 27, 2015Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 18, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E931)
- Jun 18, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House