Bills About Environmental Protection Sponsored by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

Sen. Inhofe sponsored 51 bills about environmental protection in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
July 17, 2018	S.3226	A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that the treatment of natural gas vehicles is equal to the treatment of electric vehicles.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 4, 2017	S.822	A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to grants, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
March 2, 2017	S.J.RES.28	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to accidental release prevention requirements of risk management programs under the Clean Air Act.	16	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 2, 2015	S.1479	A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to grants, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Aug. 5, 2015	S.1987	A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to lead-based paint renovation and remodeling activities.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 26, 2014	S.2161	A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing any final rule under the Clean Air Act until the date on which the Administrator improves certain employment effect analyses under that Act.	30	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb. 4, 2014	S.1988	A bill to allow States to waive regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to electric generating units under certain circumstances.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 6, 2013	S.484	A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to lead-based paint renovation and remodeling activities.	14	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1589)
Feb. 16, 2012	S.J.RES.37	A joint resolution to disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units.	1	All Republicans	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 139. (consideration: CR S4334)
May 9, 2012	S.3053	A bill to require Regional Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.	25	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 1, 2012	S.2148	A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act relating to lead-based paint renovation and remodeling activities.	13	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec. 8, 2011	S.1971	A bill to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain Federal regulatory mandates and to provide for relief from those mandates, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 26, 2011	S.1085	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define next generation biofuel, and to allow States the option of not participating in the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy, and environmental goals.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 16, 2011	S.999	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available.	5	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 17, 2011	S.609	A bill to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain Federal regulatory mandates.	27	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 3, 2011	S.482	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes.	44	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1517-1518)
Aug. 5, 2010	S.3736	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to allow States to opt out of the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 4, 2010	S.3296	A bill to delay the implementation of certain final rules of the Environmental Protection Agency in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a period of at least 1 year.	26	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 20, 2010	S.3230	A bill to prohibit the use of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects of specific Federal actions.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb. 25, 2010	S.3038	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available.	5	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 19, 2007	S.1828	A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study of the feasibility of increasing the consumption in the United States of certain ethanol-blended gasoline.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1070.
June 7, 2007	S.1566	A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 858.
Feb. 14, 2008	S.2651	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to make technical corrections to the renewable fuel standard.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jan. 24, 2008	S.2551	A bill to provide for the safe development of a repository at the Yucca Mountain site in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.	7	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec. 18, 2007	S.2509	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 17, 2007	S.1429	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the provision of technical assistance to small public water systems.	4	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 534.
Aug. 2, 2007	S.1968	A bill to provide for security at public water systems and publicly owned treatment works.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 13, 2007	S.1786	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to encourage the most polluted areas in the United States to attain clean air standards.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 3, 2007	S.1303	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of wastewater treatment works.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 19, 2007	S.1158	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to increase the use of renewable and alternative fuel, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec. 7, 2006	S.4101	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide more effective permitting and enforcement mechanisms for stormwater discharges associated with residential construction activity.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 10, 2006	S.2781	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of wastewater treatment works.	2	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10445-10446)
Sept. 7, 2006	S.3868	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to encourage the most polluted areas in the United States to attain clean air standards.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9129-9131)
Nov. 16, 2005	S.2023	A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
May 10, 2006	S.2780	A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to advance cooperative conservation efforts, to reduce barriers to the formation and use of partnerships to enable Federal environmental stewardship agencies to meet the conservation goals and obligations of the agencies, to promote remediation of inactive and abandoned mines, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec. 21, 2005	S.2161	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sept. 15, 2005	S.1709	A bill to provide favorable treatment for certain projects in response to Hurricane Katrina, with respect to revolving loans under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sept. 15, 2005	S.1711	A bill to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive or modify the application of certain requirements.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 20, 2005	S.1269	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify certain activities the conduct of which does not require a permit.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 18, 2005	S.830	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to insert a new definition relating to oil and gas exploration and production.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3899)
April 18, 2005	S.837	A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to clarify the definition of the term "underground injection".	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jan. 24, 2005	S.131	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program.	1	All Republicans	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
May 5, 2003	S.994	A bill to protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by acts of terrorism.	1	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
Nov. 10, 2003	S.1844	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14336-14364)
May 12, 2003	S.1039	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of wastewater treatment works.	1	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
Feb. 27, 2003	S.485	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held and concluded. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-347.
April 3, 2003	S.791	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's energy independence, and for other purposes.	3	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
May 14, 2001	S.876	A bill to amend the National Environmental Education Act to redesignate that Act as the "John H. Chafee Environmental Education Act:, to establish the John H. Chafee Memorial Fellowship Program and the Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Stewardship Grant Program, to extend the programs under that Act, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 27, 1998	S.2359	A bill to amend the National Environmental Education Act to extend the programs under the Act, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
July 29, 1997	S.1084	A bill to establish a researh and monitoring program for the national ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter and to reinstate the original standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Subcommittee on Air, Wetlands, Property, & Nuclear. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-355.
June 13, 1996	S.1873	A bill to amend the National Environmental Education Act to extend the programs under the Act, and for other purposes.	16	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

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