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H.R.2051

H.R.2051: Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced April 3, 2019
Latest Major Action Dec. 10, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

17 (12 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 10, 2019
Engrossed in House - Dec. 9, 2019
Reported in House - Nov. 26, 2019
Introduced in House - April 3, 2019

Bill Summary

Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 10, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec. 9, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 9, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 9, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2051.
Dec. 9, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 9, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9359-9361)
Dec. 9, 2019	Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec. 9, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9359-9362)
Nov. 26, 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Nov. 26, 2019	Committee on the Budget discharged.
Nov. 26, 2019	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-312, Part I.
Oct. 17, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct. 17, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 3, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
April 3, 2019	Introduced in the House by Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.)

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