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- H.R.1404
H.R.1404: Defense of the Environment Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 24, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
105 (105 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Defense of the Environment Act of 1997 - Requires any report of a congressional committee or committee of conference accompanying a public bill or joint resolution that includes any provision that reduces environmental protection to contain: (1) an identification and description of the provision; (2) an assessment of the extent of such reduction; (3) a description of any actions to avoid such reduction; and (4) any statement received from the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 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.
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) |