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Also tagged in: Alaska, Fishery agreements, Fishery management, Foreign policy, Indians, Indigenous peoples, International affairs, International agencies, Marine resources, Minorities, Negotiations, Sustainable fisheries, United Nations
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean. 6/3/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the United States should initiate discussions to negotiate international agreements for managing migratory, transboundary, and straddling fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean and establishing new international fisheries management organizations for the region; (2) such agreements should conform with the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement and contain mechanisms for establishing elements necessary for sustaining future Arctic fish stocks; (3) as international fisheries agreements are negotiated and implemented, the United [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill TextTo preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Arctic regions, Automobile engines, Automobile industry, Biological diversity, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, Cogeneration of electric power and heat, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Department of Commerce, Droughts, Economic growth, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Ecosystem management, Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles, Emissions trading, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Fines (Penalties), Floods, Fluorocarbons, Foreign policy, Fuel cells, Fuel consumption, Gasoline, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Governmental investigations, Greenhouse gases, Hurricanes, Hydrology, Income tax, Information disclosure (Securities law), International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Law, Marine ecology, Marine resources, Methane, Motor vehicle pollution control, Natural resources, Negotiations, Nitrogen oxides, Petroleum industry, Research and development, Science policy, Sea level, Securities and Exchange Commission, Securities regulation, Service stations, Standards, Storms, Sulphur, Tax credits, Taxation, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology transfer, Tornadoes, Transportation, Treaties, Tsunamis, Water resources, Weather
Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. 2/1/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate regulations necessary to reduce the aggregate net level of global warming pollution emissions; and (2) establish a market-based emissions cap and global warming pollutants trading program. Establishes the Climate Reinvestment Fund. Requires EPA to: (1) establish, and revise every five years, standards for passenger vehicle emissions; and (2) research global climate change standards and processes. Sets forth requirements for retail electricity suppliers [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421) Bill TextRecognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world. 4/1/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the historic significance of the journey to, and successful crossing of, the North Pole by the USS Nautilus. Commends its officers and crew on the 50th anniversary of such achievement. Recognizes the Nautilus's journey as not only a military and scientific accomplishment, but also in confirming America's long-standing interest in that vital region. Commends the role of the Nautilus and the U.S. submarine force in protecting the interests of the free world during the Cold War. Supports the continuing role of the U.S. submarine force in defending our country in the 21st century.
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Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Arctic regions, Armed forces, Cold War, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, History, Military history, Military personnel, Officer personnel, Submarines, Weapons systems
Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421) Bill TextRecognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world. 4/1/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the historic significance of the journey to, and successful crossing of, the North Pole by the USS Nautilus. Commends its officers and crew on the 50th anniversary of such achievement. Recognizes the Nautilus's journey as not only a military and scientific accomplishment, but also in confirming America's long-standing interest in that vital region. Commends the role of the Nautilus and the U.S. submarine force in protecting the interests of the free world during the Cold War. Supports the continuing role of the U.S. submarine force in defending our country in the 21st century.
Also tagged in: Alaska, Fishery agreements, Fishery management, Foreign policy, Indians, Indigenous peoples, International affairs, International agencies, Marine resources, Minorities, Negotiations, Sustainable fisheries, United Nations
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean. 6/3/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the United States should initiate discussions to negotiate international agreements for managing migratory, transboundary, and straddling fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean and establishing new international fisheries management organizations for the region; (2) such agreements should conform with the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement and contain mechanisms for establishing elements necessary for sustaining future Arctic fish stocks; (3) as international fisheries agreements are negotiated and implemented, the United [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Arctic regions, Automobile engines, Automobile industry, Biological diversity, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, Cogeneration of electric power and heat, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Department of Commerce, Droughts, Economic growth, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Ecosystem management, Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles, Emissions trading, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Fines (Penalties), Floods, Fluorocarbons, Foreign policy, Fuel cells, Fuel consumption, Gasoline, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Governmental investigations, Greenhouse gases, Hurricanes, Hydrology, Income tax, Information disclosure (Securities law), International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Law, Marine ecology, Marine resources, Methane, Motor vehicle pollution control, Natural resources, Negotiations, Nitrogen oxides, Petroleum industry, Research and development, Science policy, Sea level, Securities and Exchange Commission, Securities regulation, Service stations, Standards, Storms, Sulphur, Tax credits, Taxation, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology transfer, Tornadoes, Transportation, Treaties, Tsunamis, Water resources, Weather
Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. 2/1/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate regulations necessary to reduce the aggregate net level of global warming pollution emissions; and (2) establish a market-based emissions cap and global warming pollutants trading program. Establishes the Climate Reinvestment Fund. Requires EPA to: (1) establish, and revise every five years, standards for passenger vehicle emissions; and (2) research global climate change standards and processes. Sets forth requirements for retail electricity suppliers [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill TextTo preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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