| Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air pollution, Asthma, Budgets, Business, Career education, Climate change, Curricula, Education, Education of the disadvantaged, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental justice, Environmental protection, Federal aid to education, Food Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students. 4/24/2008--Introduced. Getting Youth Re-invested in Environmental Education Now Act, or the GREEN Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states and local educational agencies for the development of environmental justice curricula and co-op programs for middle and high school students at schools: (1) receiving school improvement funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; and (2) located in urban communities that may be disproportionately affected by climate change, pollution, and other environmental issues. Requires co-op programs to: (1) link students with career opportunities in the environmental field; (2) allow students to earn course or service learning credits during the summer through experiential learning; and (3) provide students with mentors to assist them in building the skills necessary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Commemorations, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Endangered species, Environmental protection, Natural resources, Restoration ecology, Special days, Teaching materials, Wildlife conservation Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
Bill TextA resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day". 4/17/2008--Introduced. Designates May 16, 2008, as Endangered Species Day. Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Alien labor, Aluminum, American Revolution, Animals, Anniversaries, Archaeology, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Art, Astronautical accidents Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural pollution, Agriculture, Air pollution, Carbon cycle, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Environmental protection, Natural resources, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Scientists, Soil conservation, Soil science, Sustainable agriculture, Water resources Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S551)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources. 1/31/2008--Introduced. Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Building materials, Communications, Community and school, Conferences, Curricula, Economic policy, Education, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Environmental technology, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability programs, charged with developing and implementing integrated environmental, economic, and social sustainability initiatives, and to direct the Secretary of Education to convene a summit of higher education experts in the area of sustainability. 12/11/2007--Introduced. Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Directs the Secretary to contract with an IHE, nonprofit organization, or consortium of such institutions for administration of the grant program. Requires such programs to develop and implement: (1) sustainability practices, including in the areas of energy management, green building, waste management, purchasing, transportation, and toxics management; and (2) other aspects of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Emergency management, Environmental protection, Flood control, Infrastructure, Land transfers, Natural resources, New Mexico, Parks, Public lands, Rivers, Water resources Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Bill TextA bill to clear title to certain real property in New Mexico associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project, and for other purposes. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a quitclaim deed conveying any right, title, and interest the United States may have in and to Tingley Beach, San Gabriel Park, and the BioPark Parcels in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the City of Albuquerque. Provides that the City shall not be required to pay any additional costs for the value of such Beach, Park, and Parcels. Prohibits this Act from being construed or utilized to affect or otherwise interfere with any position set forth by any party in the lawsuit pending before the U.S. District Court entitled Rio Grande Silvery Minnow v. John W. Keys, III concerning the right to any property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Citizenship education, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Department of the Interior, Distance education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational technology, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal aid to education, Federal-local relations Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between the Department of Education and the National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers, and for other purposes. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the National Park Ranger School Partnerships program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award competitive, three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enter into partnerships that include the National Park Service (NPS), and may include nonprofit NPS partners, to provide kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students with educational programs and K-12 teachers with professional development emphasizing science, the environment, natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history. Deems LEAs to be eligible for such a grant only if they: (1) have, are capable of, or will develop certain connections to the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Awards, medals, prizes, Climate change, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Environmental protection, Foreign policy, International affairs, Presidents, United Nations, Vice Presidents Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13023-13025 text as passed Senate: CR S13023-13024 text of measure as introduced: CR S13004)
Bill TextA resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of their efforts to promote understanding of the threats posed by global warming. 10/17/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors Vice President Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their efforts to promote understanding of the threats posed by global warming. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Civil liberties, Coastal zone, Commemorations, Conservation easements, Cultural property, Ecosystem management, Electronic government information, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Estuaries, Executive departments, Federal aid to water pollution control, Government information, Government paperwork Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo establish the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative. 10/2/2007--Introduced. Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2007 - States as the purpose of this Act the establishment of the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative to identify, protect, and enhance sites within the Raritan Bay ecosystem with significant ecological, educational, open space, public access, or recreational value through a bi-state network of sites. Establishes the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative Region within New York and New Jersey. Establishes the Raritan Bay Stewardship Advisory Committee, which shall: (1) identify 20 initial Raritan Bay stewardship sites; (2) seek to ensure an equal distribution of funds between New York and New Jersey for the initial sites (authorizes site owners to apply to have the sites identified as stewardship sites); (3) identify additional recreation areas and natural areas with ecological value as potential stewardship sites; (4) publish a list of sites that further [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, California, Census, Coastal zone, Commendations, Communicable diseases, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Demography, Ecological research, Ecosystem management, Endangered species, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to carry out a recovery program for southern sea otter populations along the coast of California.Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop a Southern Sea Otter Health Assessment Plan; (2) collect and analyze tissue samples from southern sea otters; and (3) submit the tissue to the Secretary of Commerce for inclusion in the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank to allow for managed access to such tissues by other researchers.Requires the Secretary to: (1) award competitive grants to support research regarding southern sea otters; and (2) establish and appoint the Southern Sea Otter Recovery Implementation Team to make recommendations on overall implementation of the southern sea otter recovery [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Building materials, Communications, Community and school, Conferences, Curricula, Economic policy, Education, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Environmental technology, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability programs, charged with developing and implementing integrated environmental, economic and social sustainability initiatives, and to direct the Secretary of Education to convene a summit of higher education experts in the area of sustainability. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education. Requires such programs to develop and implement: (1) sustainability practices, including in the areas of energy management, green building, waste management, purchasing, transportation, and toxics management; and (2) other aspects of sustainability that integrate campus operations with multidisciplinary educational programs and are applicable to the private and government sectors. Directs the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Citizenship education, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Department of the Interior, Distance education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational technology, Educational tests, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal aid to education Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between the Department of Education and the National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the National Park Ranger School Partnerships program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award competitive, three-year grants to schools and local educational agencies (LEAs) to enter into partnerships with the National Park Service (NPS) to provide kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students with educational programs and K-12 teachers with professional development emphasizing science, the environment, natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history. Makes education service agencies eligible for grants to carry out such educational programs and professional development activities. Deems schools and LEAs to be eligible for such a grant only if [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Child health, Child nutrition, Children, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Curricula, Department of Education, Education, Educational accountability, Educational innovations, Educational planning Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10817, S10820-110821)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, and for other purposes. 8/2/2007--Introduced. No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states, as a prerequisite to receiving implementation grants, to develop environmental literacy plans, approved by the Secretary of Education, for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) that include environmental education standards and teacher training. Directs the Secretary to award Environmental Education Professional Development Grants to states and, through them, competitive subgrants to partnerships that include an LEA and, permissibly, institutions of higher education (IHE), other educational entities, or state or local natural resource or environmental agencies, for activities involving, among other things, teacher training and the operation of model environmental education programs. Authorizes the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accident prevention, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Alaska, Animals, Appellate courts, Aquaculture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Coast guard, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-261.
Bill TextA bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 2/5/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - (Sec. 101) Title I: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Coast Guard for: (1) operations and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents; (4) environmental compliance and restoration; (5) research, development, testing, and evaluation programs; (6) operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard reserve program; and (7) construction of a new Chelsea Street Bridge in Chelsea, Massachusetts. (Sec. 102) Authorizes FY2008 levels of Coast Guard active [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animal pests, Animals, Authorization, Budgets, Chesapeake Bay, Department of the Interior, Ecological research, Environmental protection, Estuaries, Executive departments, Federal aid to water resources development, Louisiana, Marine resources, Maryland, Natural resources, Pest control Latest Action: 07/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. 7/24/2007--Introduced. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 for FY2009-FY2013. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Child health, Child nutrition, Children, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Curricula, Department of Education, Distance education, Education, Educational accountability, Educational innovations Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, and for other purposes. 7/12/2007--Introduced. No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize states to use federal funds for the development of kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) plans for environmental education and teacher training to ensure that high school graduates are environmentally literate. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to partnerships that include a local educational agency (LEA), and may include institutions of higher education (IHE) and other educational or business entities, for activities that include the development of teacher training programs and more rigorous environmental education curriculums in environmental education. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive matching grants to nonprofit organizations, states, LEAs, or IHEs for activities to improve and support [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Alaska, Animals, Authorization, Awards, medals, prizes, Barrier islands, Budgets, Business, Coastal zone, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Continental shelf, Coral reefs, Department of Commerce Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7366-7367)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to declare that it is the national policy to: (1) create and use a National Estuarine Research Reserve System; and (2) encourage innovative coastal management practices and coastal and estuarine environmental technologies to improve long-term conservation. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to coastal states for development of coastal zone management programs. Allows the use of state coastal zone management program grants to develop and implement coastal nonpoint pollution control program components. Revises the eligible uses of resource management improvement grants and resource management improvement grant requirements. Revises requirements for the Coastal Zone Management Fund. Requires state loan repayments to the Fund to be made available to make grants to states [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Climate change, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Energy, Energy conservation, Environmental protection, Federal aid to education, Government information, Government publicity, Grants-in-aid, Greenhouse gases, Science policy, Scientific education Latest Action: 05/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6070-6071)
Bill TextA bill to authorize the National Science Foundation to establish a Climate Change Education Program. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Climate Change Education Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a Climate Change Education Program to: (1) broaden the understanding of climate change, possible long and short-term consequences, and potential solutions; (2) apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people; and (3) emphasize actionable information to help people understand and to promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction.Requires such Program to include: (1) a national information campaign to disseminate information on and promote implementation of the new technologies, programs, and incentives; and (2) a competitive grant program to provide grants to states, municipalities, educational [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. 6/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Eagle Day. Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on education information for use in schools. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Conservation easements, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Federal-state relations, Forest conservation, Forest products, Grants-in-aid, Land banking, Land transfers, Land use, Natural resources Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4611-4612)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to establish a program to provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl. 4/17/2007--Introduced. Suburban and Community Forestry and Open Space Program Act of 2007 - Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to establish in the Forest Service the Suburban and Community Forestry and Open Space Program, which shall provide cost-share grants to preserve private forest land, contain suburban sprawl, and support value-added forest product industries in states in which less than 25% of the land is owned by the United States. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize a requesting state to permit a qualifying organization to acquire one or more conservation easements to carry out the Forest Legacy Program in such state. | | Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437 text as passed Senate: CR S5437)
Bill TextA resolution designating June 20, 2007, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. 5/1/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Designates June 20, 2007, as American Eagle Day. Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on education information for use in schools. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Budgets, Education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Higher education, Indian education, Indian medical care, Indians, Indigenous peoples, Medical care, Medical education, Medicine, Minorities Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Amends the Morris K.Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to: (1) require the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation to award grants to the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the University of Arizona to develop resources to train Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy; (2) revise requirements regarding limitations on program priorities and require that at least 50% of the funds provided to the Center be spent for Native American education and policy activities; (3) provide for the Foundation to pay a limited amount for official reception and representation expenses; (4) prohibit any committee or group organized by the U.S. Institute for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Cats, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Endangered species, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169)
Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes.Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund.Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4180-4181)
Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries that activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Climate change, Congressional reporting requirements, Curricula, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Energy, Energy conservation, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Federal aid to air pollution control, Federal aid to education Latest Action: 04/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Bill TextTo authorize the National Science Foundation to establish a Global Warming Education Program. 3/28/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Education Act - Requires the National Science Foundation to establish a Global Warming Education Program to: (1) broaden the understanding of human induced global warming, possible long and short-term consequences, and potential solutions; (2) apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people; and (3) emphasize actionable information to help people understand and to promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction.Requires such Program to include: (1) a national information campaign to disseminate information on and promote implementation of the new technologies, programs, and incentives; and (2) a competitive grant program to provide grants to states, municipalities, educational institutions,[...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5436-5437; text as passed Senate: CR S5437)
Bill TextA resolution designating May 18, 2007, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide. 5/1/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates May 18, 2007, as Endangered Species Day. Encourages: (1) educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species; and (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Education, Environmental protection, Federal aid to Indians, Federal-Indian relations, Higher education, Indian education, Indian medical care, Indians, Leadership, Management, Medical care, Medical education, Medicine, Minorities Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3527)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes. 3/21/2007--Introduced. Amends the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environment and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Education, Environmental protection, Federal aid to Indians, Federal-Indian relations, Higher education, Indian education, Indian medical care, Indians, Leadership, Management, Medical care, Medical education, Medicine, Minorities Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes. 3/12/2007--Introduced. Amends the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environment and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Compensation for victims of crime, Criminal justice, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental protection, Fines (Penalties), Government information, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Law, Maintenance and repair, National forests, National parks, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Bill TextTo provide a source of funds to carry out restoration activities on Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Federal Lands Restoration, Enhancement, Public Education, and Information Resources Act or Federal Lands REPAIR Act - Amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the National Park Service Organic Act, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, and federal law relating to National Forest System lands, to make available any moneys received from fines or any moneys received from collateral payments in lieu of appearance for violations of rules and regulations applicable to federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture for certain restoration and public informational activities on such lands. Transfers any such excess funds to the Crime Victims Fund established under the Victims [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Cats, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Endangered species, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes. Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund. Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies, or [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Boats and boating, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard, Coastal zone, Congress Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
Bill TextA bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act of 2007 - National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements with the goal of eliminating invasive species, (3) require vessels to conduct ballast water treatment in accordance with numeric ballast water discharge standards; (4) direct the Secretary to promulgate regulations to minimize the discharge of invasive species from ships that claim no ballast on board, or that claim to be carrying only unpumpable quantities of ballast, and to allow ships entering the Great Lakes to use a treatment technology that is as effective as ballast water exchange; (5) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Algal blooms, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Boats and boating, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements, including provisions for ballast water exchange, treatment, and discharge, and civil and criminal penalties for violations; (3) require federal agencies to restrict the importation of live aquatic organisms of species not in trade without screening and approval; and (4) declare importation of such species to be unlawful and prescribe civil and criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) upgrade and make permanent the Chicago sanitary and ship canal dispersal barrier in Chicago, Illinois; (2) construct Barrier II; and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Coastal zone, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Ecosystem management, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fishing boats, Foreign policy Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes. 10/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to extend the award of remaining coral reef conservation program grant funds, in addition to projects addressing emerging priorities or threats, to other appropriate projects, including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support. Revises the criteria for project approval. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to undertake or authorize actions to minimize injury to a coral reef from vessel impacts, derelict fishing gear, vessel anchors and anchor chains, and unforeseen or disaster-related circumstances and to stabilize, repair, or restore the reef, including vessel removal and emergency restabilization [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Awards, medals, prizes, Climate change, Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional tributes, Environmental protection, Greenhouse gases, Humanities, Legislation, Motion pictures, Presidents, Reporters and reporting, Vice Presidents Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextCommending Vice President Al Gore on his well-deserved recognition for the Academy Award-winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth". 2/27/2007--Introduced. Congratulates former Vice President Al Gore on the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film given to An Inconvenient Truth. Commends director Davis Guggenheim and producers Lawrence Bender and Laurie David. Recognizes Al Gore's role in making climate change one of the major issues of the 110th Congress. Expresses the hope that Congress and the President will enact meaningful climate change legislation. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Animal pests, Animals, Aquaculture, Boundaries, California, Criminal justice, Data banks, Department of Commerce, Ecological research, Ecosystem management, Energy, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Executive departments Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Hearings held.
Bill TextTo expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits within the Farallones NMS and the Cordell Bank NMS: (1) the leasing, exploration, development, production, or transporting by pipeline of minerals or hydrocarbons; (2) the conduct of aquaculture (with exceptions); and (3) subject to limitation, the discharge of materials, substances, or introduced species or a harmful change in the salinity. Prohibits [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Algal blooms, Aquatic ecology, Authorization, Budgets, Coastal zone, Congressional reporting requirements, Ecological research, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Federal aid to research, Federal aid to water pollution control, Marine ecology, Marine resources, Natural resources, Pollution measurement, Science policy Latest Action: 02/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, and for other purposes. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Save Our Shores Act - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to extend the authorization of appropriations for research, education, and monitoring activities related to the prevention, reduction, and control of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. Requires that all federal financial assistance for harmful algal bloom research be awarded on a competitive, peer reviewed basis. | | Also tagged in: Boundaries, Columbia River development, Easements, Ecosystem management, Energy, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Helicopters, Hydroelectric plants, Land transfers, Land use, Law, Metropolitan areas, National forests, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1715-1716)
Bill TextA bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint Forest Service-Snohomish County telecommunications repeater site to provide improved communication for safety, health, and emergency purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands in the Wild Sky Wilderness by purchase, donation, or exchange, with priority to be given to specified Priority Acquisition Lands. Requires the boundaries of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the Wild Sky Wilderness [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Boundaries, Columbia River development, Easements, Ecosystem management, Energy, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Helicopters, Hydroelectric plants, Land transfers, Land use, Law, Metropolitan areas, National forests, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-121.
Bill TextTo enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint Forest Service-Snohomish County telecommunications repeater site to provide improved communication for safety, health, and emergency purposes. Allows the continued use of floatplanes [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Algal blooms, Animals, Aquatic animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Authorization, Boats and boating, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast water management requirements, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to revise certain aquatic invasive species prevention requirements to, among other things: (1) apply them to certain U.S. vessels and to certain foreign vessels (or a structure being towed by a vessel) that are en route to, or have departed from, a U.S. port; and (2) establish ballast water exchange and treatment and sediment management standards for vessels of the armed forces. Prohibits an operator of a vessel from uptaking or discharging ballast water or sediment, except in specified circumstances, from a U.S. vessel operating in U.S. or non-U.S. waters. Requires a vessel to conduct all its ballast water management operations in accordance with an aquatic [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Appropriations, Budgets, Department of Agriculture, Disasters, Emergency management, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal-Indian relations, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Forest conservation, Forestry, Government procurement, Habitat conservation, Job training Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-8.
Bill TextA bill to make permanent the authorization for watershed restoration and enhancement agreements. 2/15/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreements Act of 2007 - Amends the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to make permanent the authorization for the Secretary of Agriculture to use Forest Service appropriations for the purpose of entering into cooperative agreements with government, private, and nonprofit entities and landowners for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat and other resources on public or private land and/or the reduction of risk from natural disaster. Makes provisions regarding executive agency use of procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements inapplicable [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Artificial satellites, Budgets, Business, Buy American, Climate, Climate change, Coastal zone, Communication in science, Communications, Conferences, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost control, Data banks Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. 1/5/2007--Introduced. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Reestablishes in the Department of Commerce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), headed by an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, who shall serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Maintains within NOAA: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) programs to support efforts, on a continuing basis, to collect data and provide information and products regarding satellites, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information; and (3) programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes. Establishes a Science Advisory Board within NOAA. Terminates the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (the executive order that established NOAA). Requires [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Aquatic biology, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Asian American ethnic groups, Authorization, Black colleges, Budgets, Coast guard, Communication in science, Communications, Conferences, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost effectiveness Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to support efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species, as well as to educate citizens and stakeholders and restore ecosystems. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act - Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Geological Survey (administering agencies) to: (1) enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the implementation and coordination of this Act; and (2) develop a marine and freshwater research program to support efforts to assess introduction rates and patterns of invasive nonnative species into the aquatic ecosystem, and efforts to detect, prevent, and eradicate them. Requires the administering agencies to: (1) develop standardized protocols for conducting ecological and pathway surveys of such species; (2) conduct research to identify the relationship between the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Animals, Budgets, Business, Buy American, Canada, Chesapeake Bay, Climate, Climate change, Coastal zone, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Cost control Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a national and regional ocean governance structure, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act - Establishes a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore the health of marine ecosystems and requires that federal agencies administer U.S. policies and laws accordingly. Allows more stringent federal and state requirements. States that there shall be an agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), declares that Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (concerning NOAA) shall have no further force or effect, and sets forth NOAA's mission and functions. (Reestablishes NOAA and requires a reorganization plan.) Creates an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and makes that person the Administrator of NOAA. Requires [...] show full description |
|
| Sign-up for a free trial! |
|
