Senate Simple Resolution 537
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 10, 2020
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
537
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution supports the continued enforcement of environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.
March 10, 2020
03/10/2020
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1674)
03/10/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:19 PM