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S. 1342

Enacted

Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2020

Introduced 5/7/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 116-274.

12/31/2020

Summary

Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2020

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to update at least once every seven years its environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. An environmental sensitivity index product is a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline resources prior to an oil spill event.

Public Law • 12/31/2020

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Topics & Subjects

AccidentsAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gasSeashores and lakeshores

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Democrat • MI

Sponsored 5/7/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 5/7/2019

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 12/2/2020

Enacted into Law

Public Law 116-274

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 7, 2019

Committee Review

July 10, 2019

Floor Debate

November 16, 2020

Passed Chamber

December 3, 2020

Other Chamber

November 17, 2020

President

December 21, 2020

Enacted into Law

December 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-274.

Text Versions (6)

Engrossed Amendment House12/3/2020
Engrossed in Senate11/16/2020
Reported to Senate12/10/2019
Introduced in Senate5/7/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors2