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119-hconres-46 119 hconres 46 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate. Environmental Protection 2025-07-23 2025-07-23 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. House Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] CA D T000460 3   2025-09-10T15:17:28Z  
119-hconres-44 119 hconres 44 Recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science. Environmental Protection 2025-07-16 2025-07-16 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 54   2025-12-06T07:10:27Z  
118-hconres-56 118 hconres 56 Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system. Environmental Protection 2023-07-13 2023-07-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 84   2025-01-16T11:56:46Z  
118-hconres-37 118 hconres 37 Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes. Environmental Protection 2023-05-02 2023-05-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. House Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] OR D B000574 82   2025-12-05T09:06:39Z  
117-hconres-113 117 hconres 113 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the "Clean Water Act". Environmental Protection 2022-10-14 2022-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 99 This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the Clean Water Act. 2023-08-22T14:30:29Z  
117-hconres-31 117 hconres 31 Recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, recognizing the importance of renewed leadership by the United States in addressing the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path towards stabilizing the climate system. Environmental Protection 2021-04-21 2021-04-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 54 This concurrent resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for the departments and agencies of the executive branch with delegated authority over energy and climate policy to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100. 2023-07-19T21:15:21Z  
116-hconres-119 116 hconres 119 Recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children; recognizing the importance of renewed leadership by the United States in addressing the climate crisis; and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path towards stabilizing the climate system. Environmental Protection 2020-09-23 2020-09-23 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 54 This resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for the executive branch to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100. 2023-01-11T13:45:14Z  
116-hconres-89 116 hconres 89 Encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities. Environmental Protection 2020-02-11 2020-02-11 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] MI D D000624 20 This concurrent resolution supports the continued enforcement of environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. 2022-02-08T23:20:30Z  
116-hconres-65 116 hconres 65 Supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution. Environmental Protection 2019-09-19 2019-09-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. House Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] CA D D000623 93 This concurrent resolution supports existing regulations with the goals of (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage, and (2) protecting national security and human health and welfare. The concurrent resolution also supports policies that will help meet these goals, such as policies that achieve maximum feasible reductions in oil use. 2022-11-01T13:49:57Z  
116-hconres-52 116 hconres 52 Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes. Environmental Protection 2019-07-09 2019-07-09 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] OR D B000574 103 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that global warming has resulted in a climate emergency that demands a massive-scale mobilization of U.S. resources to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the emergency. 2022-11-01T13:50:45Z  
116-hconres-35 116 hconres 35 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and to creating solutions for restoring the climate. Environmental Protection 2019-04-22 2019-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. House Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] MD D R000606 4 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations and creating solutions for restoring the climate. 2022-11-01T20:02:14Z  
115-hconres-137 115 hconres 137 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and to creating solutions for restoring the climate. Environmental Protection 2018-09-25 2018-09-25 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] MD D R000606 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations and creating solutions for restoring the climate. 2023-01-11T13:41:39Z  
115-hconres-130 115 hconres 130 Supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution. Environmental Protection 2018-07-26 2018-07-26 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] CA D D000623 70 Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare. Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy. 2023-01-11T13:42:04Z  
114-hconres-136 114 hconres 136 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program. Environmental Protection 2016-06-10 2016-06-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. House Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] AZ R G000565 14 Expresses Congress's opposition to: (1) the proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program, a grant program for aiding coastal states and their communities in preparing for and adapting to climate change; and (2) federal funds being made available for the Coastal Climate Resilience Fund, the program, or any substantially similar successor program. 2023-01-11T13:32:51Z  
114-hconres-29 114 hconres 29 Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. Environmental Protection 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 2 Recognizes: (1) the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it, and (2) the need for balanced participation of men and women in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts, including a commitment to increase education and training opportunities for women to develop local resilience plans to address the effects of climate change; (2) empower women in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of climate change strategies; and (3) include women in economic development planning, policies, and practices that directly improve conditions that result from climate change. Encourages the President to: (1) integrate a gender approach in all U.S. policies and programs that are globally related to climate change, and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change. 2023-01-11T13:28:15Z  
113-hconres-59 113 hconres 59 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should hold public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in those States most directly impacted by the potential regulations. Environmental Protection 2013-10-08 2013-10-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] WV R C001047 34 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should hold public listening sessions on rulemaking targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012 (West Virginia, Kentucky, Wyoming, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Montana, and Wisconsin); and (2) such sessions should be held at a time and place that would maximize the ability of individuals to participate. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-57 113 hconres 57 Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. Environmental Protection 2013-09-20 2013-09-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] WV D R000011 1 States congressional opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-36 113 hconres 36 Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. Environmental Protection 2013-04-26 2013-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 27 Recognizes: (1) the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it, and (2) the need for balanced participation of men and women in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts, including a commitment to increase education and training opportunities for women to develop local resilience plans to address the effects of climate change; (2) empower women in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of climate change strategies; and (3) include women in economic development planning, policies, and practices that directly improve conditions that result from climate change. Encourages the President to: (1) integrate a gender approach in all U.S. policies and programs that are globally related to climate change, and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change. 2022-11-15T16:34:00Z  
112-hconres-84 112 hconres 84 Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. Environmental Protection 2011-11-03 2011-11-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] CA D L000551 15 Recognizes: (1) the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it, and (2) the need for balanced participation of men and women in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts; (2) empower women in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of climate change strategies; and (3) include women in economic development planning, policies, and practices that directly improve conditions that result from climate change. Encourages the President to: (1) integrate a gender approach in all U.S. policies and programs that are globally related to climate change; and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change. 2021-09-28T12:29:36Z  
111-hconres-280 111 hconres 280 Expressing the sense of Congress that BP p.l.c. should reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental Protection 2010-05-19 2010-05-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15] OH D K000372 4 Expresses the sense of Congress that BP p.l.c. should reimburse all costs incurred by the federal government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in the Gulf of Mexico. 2023-01-11T13:20:14Z  
111-hconres-269 111 hconres 269 Congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Environmental Protection 2010-04-27 2010-06-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 18 Congratulates the outstanding professionals of the National Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Expresses the continued commitment of Congress to the conservation of natural resources on private lands in both the national interest and as a national priority. 2023-01-11T13:16:09Z  
111-hconres-255 111 hconres 255 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Environmental Protection 2010-03-19 2010-04-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 70 Commemorates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honors the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. 2023-01-11T13:16:10Z  
111-hconres-98 111 hconres 98 Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. Environmental Protection 2009-04-02 2009-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] CA D L000551 39 Recognizes the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts; and (2) empower women in the planning and implementation of climate change strategies. Encourages the President to: (1) consider the impacts on women while developing climate change policies and programs; and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change. 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z  
111-hconres-32 111 hconres 32 Expressing the sense of Congress that the 40th anniversary of the oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, should be remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that triggered major environmental legislation and helped launch the modern environmental movement, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 2009-01-28 2009-01-28 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23] CA D C001036 4 Calls for the 40th anniversary of the oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, to be: (1) remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that triggered major environmental legislation and helped launch the modern environmental movement; and (2) a reminder of the importance of moving our economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and towards a clean, renewable energy future. 2019-11-15T21:26:26Z  
110-hconres-252 110 hconres 252 Expressing the sense of Congress that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury. Environmental Protection 2007-11-09 2007-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] TX R B001248 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that no federal or state requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize lighting that contains mercury. 2023-01-11T20:19:00Z  
110-hconres-96 110 hconres 96 Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be enacted a mandatory national program to slow, stop and reverse emissions of greenhouse gases. Environmental Protection 2007-03-21 2007-03-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] WA D D000327 25 Expresses the sense of Congress that there should be enacted a national program of mandatory, market-based limits and incentives on emissions of greenhouse gases that slow, stop, and reverse the growth of such emissions at a rate and in a manner that will: (1) not significantly harm the U.S. economy; and (2) encourage comparable action by other nations that are major trading partners and key contributors to global emissions. 2023-01-11T19:56:54Z  
108-hconres-309 108 hconres 309 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the improvement of combined sewer overflow control programs. Environmental Protection 2003-10-21 2003-10-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] MA D M000627 21 Declares that Congress should: (1) increase Federal funding and resources for combined sewer overflow control to levels sufficient to cover at least 80 percent of the costs incurred by financially distressed communities; (2) provide the Environmental Protection Agency with additional resources to improve nationwide tracking of progress in combined sewer overflow control programs; and (3) expressly authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to assist communities with assessment and design work associated with upgrades of combined sewer systems. 2023-01-15T07:17:56Z  
105-hconres-91 105 hconres 91 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress the study of mercury required under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1997-05-22 1997-05-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] VT I S000033 32 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should: (1) immediately release to the Congress the study of mercury emissions required under the Clean Air Act to have been completed by November 15, 1994; (2) conduct landfill air emission tests for mercury in the Northeast and nationally; and (3) not exempt mercury-containing lamps from hazardous waste regulations, but instead adopt universal waste rules that foster mercury recycling. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
105-hconres-32 105 hconres 32 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the United States. Environmental Protection 1997-03-04 1997-03-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] HI D A000014 21 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the transport of nuclear waste to and its storage on any U.S. territory or possession, including Wake Island and Palmyra Atoll, should continue to be prohibited. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
103-hconres-319 103 hconres 319 To express the sense of Congress regarding regulation of mercury hazardous waste, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-29 1994-12-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] MN D S000005 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should not exempt mercury hazardous wastes from hazardous waste regulation but should adopt waste management policies and rules that seek to minimize all releases of mercury into the environment while encouraging the recycling of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-309 103 hconres 309 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of selective Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs as part of State implementation plans under the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection 1994-10-06 1994-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 0 Declares that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should modify regulations that implement the Clean Air Act to permit any State in nonattainment to adopt a State Implementation Plan that relies on a selective inspection and maintenance program; (2) such program should focus on how best to locate and repair that proportion of the fleet that causes the majority of pollution; and (3) States should adopt the most cost-effective method of locating and fixing gross polluters. States that EPA regulations under such Act should: (1) provide that States that opt for a selective program will receive credits that are no less than the actual pollution reduction achieved by such a program and that they may rely on actual data accumulated during the program in determining the reduction achieved; and (2) require States to compile information gained through methods of on-road testing. States that an individual panel of experts should evaluate such information to report on emission status and trends and the effectiveness of vehicle emission control activities and make recommendations to correct deficiencies and enhance capabilities of EPA's mobile source emission models. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-262 103 hconres 262 To express the sense of the Congress that marinas should not be treated as offshore facilities for purposes of financial responsibility requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Environmental Protection 1994-06-28 1994-07-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 43 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) marinas should not be treated as offshore facilities for purposes of financial responsibility requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990; and (2) any regulations under such Act that require offshore facilities to demonstrate $150 million in financial responsibility should not apply to marinas. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-242 103 hconres 242 To express the sense of the Congress that if nominated by the Governor of New York as an estuary of national significance, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should select and convene a management conference under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for the lands and waters comprising the South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island, New York. Environmental Protection 1994-04-21 1994-05-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that if the Governor of New York nominates the South Shore Estuary Reserve as an estuary of national significance, then the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should select and convene a management conference for the Reserve under the authorities of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-63 103 hconres 63 Concerning the establishment of a North American Commission on the Environment. Environmental Protection 1993-03-11 1993-03-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment. House Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] OR D W000779 1 Urges the President to reach agreement with Mexico and Canada on the establishment of a North American Commission on the Environment (NACE) to address environmental concerns and promote the protection of the environment and the public health in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) region. Urges NACE to create a Border Environmental Fund to address cleanup of existing environmental problems and construction of facilities to help prevent future environmental and related public health problems in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Urges NACE to participate as an equal partner with the Free Trade Commission established under NAFTA on environmental issues related to NAFTA. Requires NACE to establish and oversee a Secretariat comprising national sections. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-381 102 hconres 381 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of selective Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs as part of State implementation plans under the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection 1992-10-05 1992-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 0 Declares that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should modify regulations that implement the Clean Air Act to permit any State in nonattainment to adopt a State Implementation Plan that relies on a selective inspection and maintenance program. States that such program should focus on how best to locate and repair that proportion of the fleet that causes the majority of pollution. Declares that States should adopt the most cost-effective method of locating and fixing gross polluters. States that EPA regulations under such Act should provide that States that opt for a selective program will receive credits that are no less than the actual pollution reduction achieved by such a program and that they may rely on actual data accumulated during the program in determining the reduction achieved. Declares that such regulations should require States to compile information gained through methods of on-road testing and that an individual panel of experts should evaluate such information to report on emission status and trends and the effectiveness of vehicle emission control activities and make recommendations to correct deficiencies and enhance capabilities of EPA's mobile source emission models. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-315 102 hconres 315 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain proposals of the Environmental Protection Agency to require centralized motor vehicle emissions inspection at facilities which provide no other services. Environmental Protection 1992-05-05 1992-05-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Congress disapproves of promulgation by the Environmental Protection Agency of any rule under the Clean Air Act which would provide that the only allowable way for States to comply with requirements for vehicle emission inspection and maintenance programs is to establish centralized emission inspection facilities and facilities for emission inspection which provide no other services. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-286 102 hconres 286 Expressing the sense of the Congress that an economic recovery program should include expenditures for certain State and local programs. Environmental Protection 1992-02-27 1992-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that any economic recovery program adopted by the Congress should provide specified amounts for the following State and local programs: (1) the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery program; (2) certain planning and development programs on the State side of the Land and Water Conservation Fund; (3) the American Conservation Corps under the National Commission for National and Community Service; and (4) the Youth Conservation Corps program administered by the Departments of the Interior and of Agriculture. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-hconres-167 102 hconres 167 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to withholding of remedial action funds by the President under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. Environmental Protection 1991-06-18 1991-07-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] PA R G000121 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should not withhold remedial action funds under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency certifies the veracity and accuracy of data in each State's capacity assurance plan. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-52 102 hconres 52 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a White House conference regarding solid waste disposal and reduction. Environmental Protection 1991-01-28 1991-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] KY D M000291 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a White House conference regarding solid waste disposal and reduction so that a national solid waste management program can be implemented. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-269 101 hconres 269 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a White House conference regarding solid waste disposal and reduction. Environmental Protection 1990-02-22 1990-03-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] KY D M000291 18 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a White House conference regarding solid waste disposal and reduction so that a national solid waste management program can be implemented. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-202 101 hconres 202 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Environmental Institute should be established. Environmental Protection 1989-09-26 1989-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment. House Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] NJ R S000097 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that a National Environmental Institute should be established that should: (1) coordinate the environmental research and education efforts of the United States; (2) include a national college of the environment; (3) educate public policymakers in environmental protection; (4) sponsor public awareness campaigns and educational programs for school children; and (5) be the home of the National Environmental Data Bank. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-188 101 hconres 188 Requiring the Architect of the Capitol to conduct a voluntary pilot program for recycling of expendable materials disposed of within the Capitol grounds. Environmental Protection 1989-08-04 1989-08-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Printing. House Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] LA D H000390 0 Requires the Architect of the Capitol to conduct a voluntary pilot program for recycling expendable materials disposed of within the Capitol grounds. Requires the Architect to report the results of the pilot program to specified congressional committees within 15 months after enactment of this Act with an assessment of existing procedures for recycling and recommendations for establishing a comprehensive recycling program for the Capitol and other locations within the Capitol grounds. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-175 101 hconres 175 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Exxon Company USA has not fulfilled its obligation to clean up the oil spill caused by its tanker in Prince William Sound in Alaska and that Exxon should take appropriate steps to ensure a thorough cleanup, including maintaining monitoring crews during the winter. Environmental Protection 1989-07-26 1989-09-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. House Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] MN D S000407 32 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Exxon Company USA has not fulfilled its obligation to clean up the oil spill caused by its tanker in Prince William Sound in Alaska, and that Exxon should take appropriate steps to ensure a thorough cleanup, including maintaining monitoring crews during the winter, until the oil spill is completely cleaned up. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
101-hconres-88 101 hconres 88 Urging the President to sign and submit to the Senate for ratification the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1989-04-06 1989-04-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23] PA R C000523 25 Urges the President to: (1) sign and submit to the Senate for ratification the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal; and (2) submit to the Congress proposed legislation to reform U.S. hazardous waste export laws and regulations. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-32 101 hconres 32 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the use of ethanol in reducing air pollution, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1989-01-24 1989-02-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency should provide assistance to cities identified as nonattainment areas in their efforts to deal with ozone and carbon monoxide pollution; and (2) the Nation's agricultural, mechanical, and environment scientists should expand research on the use of ethanol for reducing pollution and the use of imported oil. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-23 101 hconres 23 To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April each year as "National Arbor Day". Environmental Protection 1989-01-03 1989-02-28 See S.J.Res.40. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 227 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the last Friday of April each year as National Arbor Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
100-hconres-389 100 hconres 389 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should develop a national policy and enter into international agreements to mitigate global warming from the greenhouse effect. Environmental Protection 1988-10-12 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Congress and the President should implement a national energy and natural resource policy to mitigate global warming caused by the greenhouse effect; and (2) the President should encourage and participate in international agreements to implement international strategies compatible with such policy. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
100-hconres-375 100 hconres 375 A concurrent resolution to condemn the export of hazardous waste by the United States to foreign nations. Environmental Protection 1988-09-27 1988-10-11 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] NJ D F000215 1 Condemns the export of hazardous waste by the United States to developing countries without an environmental regulatory framework to protect health and the environment. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
100-hconres-358 100 hconres 358 A concurrent resolution providing that the United States delegation to the meetings of the United Nations Environment Program working group to draft a global convention on the transboundary movement of hazardous waste should promote and support the inclusion in such a convention of certain provisions. Environmental Protection 1988-08-11 1988-11-02 Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce, EPA. House Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] MA D A000226 28 States that the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Environment Program working group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, for the purpose of drafting a global convention on the transboundary movement of hazardous waste should support inclusion in the convention of: (1) a global ban on all transboundary movements of hazardous waste; (2) a definition of hazardous waste that includes all wastes potentially adversely affecting human health; (3) provisions fostering environmentally sound technologies; and (4) a requirement that the ban apply even if the receiving country is not a party to the convention. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
100-hconres-183 100 hconres 183 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Navy should expedite the implementation of an environmentally sound trash compacting or disposal procedure. Environmental Protection 1987-09-09 1987-09-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials. House Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] NJ D H000840 60 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Navy should expedite the implementation of an environmentally sound trash compacting or disposal procedure. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
100-hconres-50 100 hconres 50 A concurrent resolution concerning the encouragement and support for international negotiations, pursuant to section 156 of the Clean Air Act, by the President to develop a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer setting forth standards and regulations to protect the stratosphere from the adverse effects of chlorofluorocarbons. Environmental Protection 1987-02-19 1987-06-30 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 47 Supports the President in seeking global measures regarding the adverse effects resulting from the release of chlorofluorocarbons through the adoption of a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Urges the President to negotiate: (1) an immediate reduction on the use of chlorofluorocarbons; (2) the expeditious development of safe, effective, and nontoxic nonozone depleting chemicals; and (3) the elimination of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons that may deplete the ozone layer. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
100-hconres-52 100 hconres 52 A concurrent resolution to request the President to take appropriate actions toward the establishment of a cooperative international research program with respect to the greenhouse effect. Environmental Protection 1987-02-19 1987-03-04 Referred to Subcommittee on International Scientific Cooperation. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] NY R G000417 24 Requests the President to establish a cooperative international research program concerning the greenhouse effect of increased concentration of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Requires any such program established by the President to be started during or before 1991, which shall be known as the International Year of the Greenhouse Effect. Provides that such program should be coordinated on behalf the United States by the Chairman of the National Academy of Sciences and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Climate Program Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
100-hconres-47 100 hconres 47 A concurrent resolution urging the President to take immediate action to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer attributable to worldwide emissions of chlorofluorocarbons. Environmental Protection 1987-02-18 1987-03-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] NM D R000229 157 Supports the President in seeking global measures regarding the adverse effects resulting from the release of chloroflurocarbons and other manufactured chemicals that significantly deplete the ozone layer, including negotiating an immediate international reduction in the use of chlorofluorocarbons and the expeditious elimination of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons and other manufacturing chemicals that may deplete the ozone layer. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
99-hconres-338 99 hconres 338 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take appropriate actions toward the establishment of a cooperative international program to study the greenhouse effect. Environmental Protection 1986-05-14 1986-05-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] PA D Y000014 35 Requests the President to establish a cooperative international research program concerning the greenhouse effect of increased concentration of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Requires any such program established by the President to be started during or before 1990. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
99-hconres-273 99 hconres 273 A concurrent resolution to request the President to take appropriate actions toward the establishment of a cooperative international research program with respect to the greenhouse effect. Environmental Protection 1986-01-23 1986-01-23 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 11 Requests the President to establish a cooperative international research program concerning the greenhouse effect of increased concentration of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Requires any such program established by the President to be started during or before 1991, which shall be known as the International Year of the Greenhouse Effect. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-hconres-235 98 hconres 235 A concurrent resolution regarding the United States position on the subseabed emplacement of high-level radioactive materials. Environmental Protection 1983-11-18 1984-02-16 Executive Comment Received From Justice. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 11 Declares that the London Dumping Convention: (1) is the appropriate vehicle for the regulation and control of subseabed emplacement of high-level radioactive materials; and (2) should continue to prohibit the subseabed emplacement of high-level radioactive wastes until scientific research demonstrates that such activity will not pose a threat to the marine environment. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-303 97 hconres 303 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency needs adequate resources and effective administration in order to carry out its legislatively mandated responsibilities. Environmental Protection 1982-04-01 1982-06-23 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From EPA. House Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-4] TN D G000321 84 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) an effective Federal environmental program is necessary to protect U.S. citizens' health and well-being; (2) the Environmental Protection Agency should be appropriated increased funds to protect our environment and meet expanded responsibilities mandated by law; and (3) the President should submit a new budget for the Environmental Protection Agency for FY 1983 reflecting these principles. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
97-hconres-281 97 hconres 281 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the promulgation of regulations regarding the management and storage of hazardous wastes. Environmental Protection 1982-03-04 1982-03-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. House Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1] ME R E000175 36 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should maintain a strong commitment to the proper handling and storage of hazardous wastes; and (2) the Administrator of the EPA should maintain and enforce existing regulations regarding the management of containerized liquid hazardous wastes until new or revised regulations become effective. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hconres-242 97 hconres 242 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the resignation of Ann Gorsuch from her post as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Protection 1981-12-16 1982-01-25 Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. House Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] NJ D F000215 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Ann Gorsuch should resign her post as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and that the President should appoint to that office an individual committed to fulfilling the Agency's statutory mission. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
97-hconres-152 97 hconres 152 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the establishment of a North American Air Quality Commission. Environmental Protection 1981-06-22 1981-07-07 Executive Comment Requested from EPA, State. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 41 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Canada and the United States should create the North American Air Quality Commission (NAAQC); (2) the NAAQC should be the primary means for coordinating U.S. and Canadian enforcement efforts to reduce acid precipitation pollution; (3) the NAAQC should recommend to Canada and the United States policies and legislation to reduce acid precipitation pollution; and (4) the NAAQC should report twice annually to the Canadian Parliament and the U. S. Congress on both countries' progress toward reduction of such pollution. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
97-hconres-22 97 hconres 22 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that April 22, 1981, should be celebrated as "Earth Day, 1981". Environmental Protection 1981-01-05 1981-02-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that April 22, 1981, should be celebrated as "Earth Day, 1981." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hconres-393 96 hconres 393 A concurrent resolution extending to the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the appreciation of the Congress on the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Agency. Environmental Protection 1980-07-28 1980-09-30 Measure passed Senate. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 8 Recognizes the year 1980 as the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Extends congressional tributes to that agency. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
96-hconres-252 96 hconres 252 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that April 22, 1980, should be celebrated as "Earth Day, 1980". Environmental Protection 1980-01-23 1980-04-02 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] VA D F000151 223 Expresses the sense of the Congress that April 22, 1980, should be observed and celebrated as "Earth Day, 1980." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hconres-188 96 hconres 188 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a temporary commission to evaluate damage caused by the oil spill resulting from the blowout of the oil well known as Ixtoc I, situated near the coast of Mexico, and should enter into negotiations to establish an international agreement applicable to determining liability, and obtaining compensation, for environmental damage caused by oil spills at sea. Environmental Protection 1979-09-19 1979-09-19 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish a temporary commission to evaluate the damage caused by the oilspill in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico, and disseminate information regarding actions to minimize the harmful effects, and information regarding the availability of financial assistance. Declares that the President should negotiate an international agreement regarding liability and compensation for damage caused by oilspills. Asks the President to report to Congress annually regarding actions taken pursuant to this resolution. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
95-hconres-639 95 hconres 639 A resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. Environmental Protection 1978-06-05 1978-06-05 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] TX D W000570 6 Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-632 95 hconres 632 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should reconsider and revise in accordance with propositions outlined in the resolution the national ambient air quality standard. Environmental Protection 1978-05-22 1978-05-22 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Young, John [D-TX-14] TX D Y000043 13 Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-627 95 hconres 627 A resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. Environmental Protection 1978-05-18 1978-05-18 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] TX D W000570 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-227 95 hconres 227 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency concerning air pollution from grain elevators. Environmental Protection 1977-05-23 1977-05-23 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] OH R K000190 0 Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt grain elevators with receiving leg capacities of less than sixteen thousand bushels per hour from regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act establishing new source performance standards for grain elevators. 2024-08-01T19:55:44Z  
94-hconres-8 94 hconres 8 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the administration of a provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Environmental Protection 1975-01-14 1975-01-14 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Makes it the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should not administer the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to enforcement measures against pollution of interstate or navigable waters so as to establish any system of priorities which provides for the reimbursement of construction costs of water pollution control facilities built after June 30, 1966, prior to reimbursement of construction costs of such facilities built between June 30, 1956, and June 30, 1966. 2024-08-01T19:20:10Z  
93-hconres-303 93 hconres 303 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the administration of a provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Environmental Protection 1973-09-19 1973-09-19 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] TX R C000638 0 Makes it the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should not administer the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to enforcement measures against pollution of interstate or navigable waters so as to establish any system of priorities which provides for the reimbursement of construction costs of water pollution control facilities built after June 30, 1966, prior to reimbursement of construction costs of such facilities built between June 30, 1956, and June 30, 1966. 2024-08-01T18:26:17Z  
93-hconres-290 93 hconres 290 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the administration of a provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Environmental Protection 1973-09-10 1973-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Makes it the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should not administer the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to enforcement measures against pollution of interstate or navigable waters so as to establish any system of priorities which provides for the reimbursement of construction costs of water pollution control facilities built after June 30, 1966, prior to reimbursement of construction costs of such facilities built between June 30, 1956, and June 30, 1966. 2024-08-01T18:26:17Z  
93-hconres-149 93 hconres 149 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the designation of the years 1973 through 1978 as the World Environmental Quinquennium to involve all nations of the world in a global environmental research program of both national and international scope. Environmental Protection 1973-03-08 1973-03-08 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Declares it to be the policy of the United States that the years 1973 through 1978 should be designated by all nations of the world as the World Environmental Quinquennium which should be marked by a global environmental research effort for the collection, assessment, and dissemination of technical information on, and scientific knowledge of, environmental problems and their solutions. Authorizes the President to take such action as he deems necessary and appropriate to further the United States participation in the World Environmental Quinquennium. 2024-08-01T18:26:11Z  
93-hconres-2 93 hconres 2 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the pollution of waters all over the world and the necessity for coordinated international action to prevent such pollution. Environmental Protection 1973-01-03 1973-01-03 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] FL D B000371 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the pollution of waters all over the world is a matter of vital concern to all nations and should be dealt with as a matter of the highest priority. Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President, acting through the United States delegation to the United National Conference on the Human Environment, should take such steps as may be necessary to propose an international agreement, or amendments to existing international agreements, as may be appropriate, providing for coordinated international activites to prohibit the disposal of munitions, chemicals, chemical munitions, military material, and any pollutants in territorial waters, contiguous zones, the deep seabed or any international waters, and otherwise to prevent the pollution of the waters of the world. 2024-08-01T18:26:10Z  

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