The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4031
Congress
116
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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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/20/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/20/2020
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7865)
12/20/2020
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7865)
02/10/2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/05/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/05/2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 45 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR H799)
02/05/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 45 (Roll no. 36).
02/05/2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833-834)
02/05/2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
02/05/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4031.
02/05/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H799-805)
02/05/2020
Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
11/13/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
11/13/2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-287.
09/19/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
09/19/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/19/2019
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
07/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
07/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.