Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
USA117th CongressS-1345| Senate
| Updated: 7/13/2022
Susan M. Collins
Republican Senator
Maine
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2172-2173)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2761Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Environmental Protection
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAnimal and plant healthBirdsCongressional oversightEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionMetalsParks, recreation areas, trailsSoil pollutionWater qualityWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
USA117th CongressS-1345| Senate
| Updated: 7/13/2022
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2172-2173)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2761Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Susan M. Collins
Republican Senator
Maine
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAnimal and plant healthBirdsCongressional oversightEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionMetalsParks, recreation areas, trailsSoil pollutionWater qualityWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats