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H.RES.566: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Senate should take the necessary actions to prevent the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to foreign countries, business, corporations, and individuals until procedures are established to guarantee that any such sale is fully negotiated between and approved by the governments concerned.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 1, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (23 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Senate should act to prevent the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals until procedures are established to guarantee that any such sale or diversion is fully negotiated and approved by representatives of the U.S. and Canadian Governments, in consultation with any impacted Great Lakes State or Province.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee on International Relations discharged.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 1, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) |