S. 906 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008
S. 906 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2007, sponsored by Barack Obama 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
- Mar 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 110-414
What it does
Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008- (Sec. 3) Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit any federal agency from conveying, selling, or distributing elemental mercury to any other federal, state, or local agency or any private individual or entity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barack Obama (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-414. (Oct 14, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 29, 2008 · Passed393–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
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