Senate Simple Resolution 316
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
316
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.
Kamala Harris
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California
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Delaware
Hawaii
Hawaii
Illinois
Illinois
Maryland
Maryland
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Vermont
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington
Wisconsin
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Summary
This concurrent resolution supports existing regulations with the goals of (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage, and (2) protecting national security and human health and welfare. The concurrent resolution also supports policies that will help meet these goals, such as policies that achieve maximum feasible reductions in oil use.
September 18, 2019
09/18/2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5579-5580)
09/18/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:59 PM