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- H.CON.RES.151
H.CON.RES.151: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should manage its public domain National Forests to maximize the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere among many other objectives and that the United States should serve as an example and as a world leader in actively managing its public domain national forests in a manner that substantially reduces the amount of carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Sept. 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (2 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) manage its forests to maximize the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere among many other objectives; and (2) serve as an example and as a world leader in managing its forests in a manner that substantially reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-330.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
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Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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| Sept. 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |