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- H.CON.RES.187
H.CON.RES.187: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 18, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (25 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses disapproval of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's issuance of a permit allowing BP to increase their daily dumping of ammonia and total suspended solids into Lake Michigan. Urges Indiana to reconsider issuance of such permit.Calls for Congress to take action to protect and restore the Great Lakes.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) actions in the Great Lakes basin...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 187.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 26, 2 Present (Roll no. 719).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| July 18, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) |