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H.R. 1923

Referred to Committee

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

Introduced 4/21/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

5/7/2015 • House

Summary

This bill requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as chair of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, to appoint a coordinator to work with appropriate governments to address harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.

Introduced in House • 4/21/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Aquatic ecologyEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGreat LakesIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationState and local government operationsWater quality

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

Democrat • OH-13

Sponsored 4/21/2015

Cosponsors (7)

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Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

R-OH-14

Joined 4/21/2015

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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

D-OH-9

Joined 4/21/2015

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Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]

D-OH-11

Joined 4/23/2015

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Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]

D-IN-1

Joined 12/10/2015

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Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

D-OH-3

Joined 12/16/2015

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Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]

R-NY-27

Joined 12/16/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 21, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/21/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors7