Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jul 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 187, expresses the opinion of Congress regarding industrial waste in the Great Lakes. Specifically, it disapproves of a permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management that allows BP PLC's Whiting, Indiana facility to increase its daily discharge of ammonia and total suspended solids into Lake Michigan. Congress is urging the State of Indiana to reconsider this permit.
The resolution also states that Congress should take action to protect and restore the Great Lakes. It expresses the sense that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) actions in the Great Lakes basin should align with preserving and restoring the lakes, and that the EPA should not permit increased dumping of chemicals and pollutants into these waters. The Great Lakes are highlighted as a vital source of fresh water, providing drinking water for millions of Americans and supporting ecosystems.
This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007 and has since been received in the Senate. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not have the force of law.
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Timeline
26 Jul 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 187 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 187, expresses the opinion of Congress regarding industrial waste in the Great Lakes. Specifically, it disapproves of a permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management that allows BP PLC's Whiting, Indiana facility to increase its daily discharge of ammonia and total suspended solids into Lake Michigan. Congress is urging the State of Indiana to reconsider this permit. The resolution also states that Congress should take action to protect and restore the Great Lakes. It expresses the sense that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) actions in the Great Lakes basin should align with preserving and restoring the lakes, and that the EPA should not permit increased dumping of chemicals and pollutants into these waters. The Great Lakes are highlighted as a vital source of fresh water, providing drinking water for millions of Americans and supporting ecosystems. This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007 and has since been received in the Senate. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 187 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 187. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 187?
- H.Con.Res. 187 was sponsored by Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (D-IL), with 32 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 187?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (26 Jul 2007).
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