S. 1466 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022
S. 1466 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 29, 2021, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 117-318
What it does
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022 This act requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 29, 2021
- Passed the SenateNov 30, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 12, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-318. (Dec 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 12, 2022 · Passed356–56
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program ActHouse · Dec 12, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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