S. 1345IntroducedENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
Advisory bodies · Air quality · Animal and plant health
Key facts
Introduced: Apr 22, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Jul 13, 2022
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Summary
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.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Jul 13, 2022Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
- Jul 13, 2022Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-551.
- Apr 22, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2172-2173)
- Apr 22, 2021Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
- Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] D-DE
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