H.R.5261: Great Lakes Mercury Reduction Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced July 26, 2002
  • Latest Major Action July 29, 2002

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Great Lakes Mercury Reduction Act - Prohibits issuance or approval under the Clean Air Act of any permit for a new source that is located in any State bordering any of the Great Lakes and whose emissions would result in the deposition of mercury into the Great Lakes System.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
July 26, 2002

Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

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