H.R.1976: International Environmental Defense Act of 2001

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International Environmental Defense Act of 2001 - Mandates that the authority of the Secretary of Defense to transport humanitarian relief supplies shall include the authority to transport supplies intended for responding to, or mitigating the effects of, an event or condition, such as an oil spill, that threatens serious harm to the environment.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 23, 2001

Introduced in the House by Mark Udall (D-Colo.)

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