S. 2146 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes.
S. 2146 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 4, 2007, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 110-255
What it does
Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accept, as part of a settlement of any alleged violations of environmental law, diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects if the projects: (1) protect human health or the environment; (2) are related to the underlying alleged violations; (3) do not constitute activities that the defendant would otherwise be legally required to per…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 4, 2007
- Passed the SenateFeb 29, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 12, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 24, 2008
- Became lawJun 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-255. (Jun 30, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 12, 2008 · Passed406–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
More
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