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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 15, 2003
Department of Environmental Protection Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency as the Department of Environmental Protection, to be headed by a Secretary of Environmental Protection who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Provides for other officials, including three under-secretaries for: (1) science and information; (2) policy, planning, and innovation; and (3) implementation, compliance and enforcement.
Establishes the Bureau of Environmental Statistics within the Department. Subjects the statistical procedures and methodology of the Bureau to periodic peer review.
People & committees
Rep. Ose, Doug [R-CA-3] · R–CA
Legislative record
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held Prior to Referral (June 6, 2003).
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E969-970)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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