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H.R.500: Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (18 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements, including provisions for ballast water exchange, treatment, and discharge, and civil and criminal penalties for violations; (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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Referred to House Science and Technology
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
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| Jan. 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Vernon J. Ehlers (R-Mich.) |