Senate Bill 4190
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 2, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4190
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
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2020
This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.
July 2, 2020
07/02/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
07/02/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:40 PM