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- H.R.2609
H.R.2609: To make a regulatory correction concerning methyl bromide to meet the obligations of the Montreal Protocol without placing the farmers of the United States at a competitive disadvantage versus foreign growers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent, 60 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from controlling the consumption, production, importation, or export of methyl bromide for pesticide use, except: (1) as required by the Montreal Protocol of all parties; or (2) upon a Department of Agriculture certification of appropriate alternatives or substitutes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| Oct. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Miller (R-Fla.) |