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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level Title II: Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection Title III: Effective Date Department of the Environment Act of 1993 - Title I: Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level - Department of the Environment Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Department of the Environment. Encourages the Secretary of the Environment to: (1) assist the Secretary of State in participating in international environmental protection agreements and organizations; (2) conduct research on and develop responses to international environmental problems; and (3) provide assistance to foreign countries and international bodies to improve the environment. Establishes a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and an Advisory Council on Environmental Statistics. Authorizes grants to, and contracts with, State and local governments, Indian tribes, universities, and other organizations to assist in data collection. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for a report on the adequacy of the Department's data collection procedures and capabilities. Authorizes appropriations. Abolishes the Council on Environmental Quality and transfers the Council's functions to the Secretary. Sets forth conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for persons entering into arrangements for services with the Secretary. Requires public notice when the award of a contract may result in a conflict of interests. Title II: Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection - Establishes the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection to make recommendations on the implementation of Federal environmental laws to protect human health and the environment. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.
People & committees
Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D–OH
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-15. Record Vote No: 114. (consideration: CR S5315-5363)
Senate roll call 114 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-15. Record Vote No: 114.(consideration: CR S5315-5363)
Senate roll call 114 · Individual votesThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Considered by Senate.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5108-5170)
Considered by Senate.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4880-4914)
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S4809-4823)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93 without amendment. With written report No. 103-39. Supplemental views filed.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93 without amendment. With written report No. 103-39. Supplemental views filed.
By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93. Report No. 103-38. Additional and minority views filed.
By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93. Report No. 103-38. Additional and minority views filed.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported Section 112 of the bill.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held on Section 112 of the bill. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-79.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of March 30, 1993, solely for the consideration of section 112.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-164.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S601-602)
Introduced in Senate
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