Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 868
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 2018, as "Great Lakes Week".
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 3, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 3, 2018
Latest Action
May 4, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
868
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Expresses support for the designation of Great Lakes Week and commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved and protected through programs such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Text (1)
Actions (5)
05/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
05/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
05/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
05/03/2018
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
05/03/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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