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- H.R.5859
H.R.5859: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that State grants under that Act shall be given to States having consumer beverage container deposit laws on a priority basis, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Clean Air Act to provide that grants for support of air pollution planning and control programs shall be given to states that have enacted laws requiring a deposit on consumer beverage containers before any such grants may be given to other states.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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| April 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |