S. 1342 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2020
S. 1342 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 7, 2019, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-274
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-274. (Dec 31, 2020)
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