Bills About Environmental Protection Sponsored by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

Sen. Carper sponsored 22 bills about environmental protection in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
March 10, 2020 S.RES.537 A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities. 6
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1674)
Feb. 11, 2020 S.3269 A bill to set and meet a national goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by not later than 2050, and for other purposes. 33
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov. 14, 2019 S.RES.422 A resolution recognizing November 15, 2019, as "America Recycles Day" and expressing the sense of the Senate that recycling promotes a healthy economy and responsible environmental stewardship. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6611)
July 25, 2019 S.2274 A bill to establish a voluntary program that strengthens the economy, public health, and environment of the United States by reducing emissions from wood heaters, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 12, 2019 S.747 A bill to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 10
Bipartisan
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-39.
Feb. 28, 2019 S.J.RES.9 A joint resolution calling on the United States and Congress to take immediate action to address the challenge of climate change. 47
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb. 28, 2019 S.638 A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, and for other purposes. 52
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
Dec. 19, 2018 S.3779 A bill to establish a voluntary program that strengthens the economy, public health, and environment of the United States by reducing emissions from wood heaters, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7927-7928)
June 27, 2017 S.1447 A bill to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 219.
April 19, 2016 S.2816 A bill to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program. 4
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
Nov. 21, 2013 S.RES.309 A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States. 8
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8464-8465)
Aug. 2, 2011 S.RES.251 A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States. 20
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7627-7628)
Nov. 15, 2010 S.RES.677 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of recycling and the inception of recycling on the National Mall. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7909)
July 22, 2010 S.3633 A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb. 4, 2010 S.2995 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. 15
Bipartisan
Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-1228.
April 22, 2009 S.849 A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions. 8
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
Oct. 4, 2007 S.2146 A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 110-255.
Feb. 14, 2008 S.2643 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to control hazardous air pollutant emissions from electric utility steam generating units. 12
Bipartisan
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-1249.
April 20, 2007 S.1177 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 4, 2006 S.2724 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. 7
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 9, 2003 S.843 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5077-5083)
Oct. 17, 2002 S.3135 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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