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118th Congress Environmental Protection

S. 1772: Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 31, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, May 31, 2023

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Susan Collins R-ME SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. May 31, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins.
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  1. May 31, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. May 31, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1846)