Senate Bill 1474
115th Congress(2017-2018)
REGION Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 29, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1474
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizing the Environmental Gains In Overcoming Negligence Act or the REGION Act
This bill prohibits funds made available for FY2018 from being used to close, consolidate, or eliminate any regional or program office of the Environmental Protection Agency.
June 29, 2017
06/29/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
06/29/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:33 PM