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S.RES.261: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Hurricane Katrina and other such disasters should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations; (2) state, local, and regional authorities must retain their authority for compliance and permitting of industrial and other facilities and their role in monitoring and cleanup; (3) testing, monitoring,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Sept. 29, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |