Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T11:05:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1772 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 11:05 AM

Summary of Bill S 1772

Bill 118 s 1772, also known as the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a comprehensive national program for monitoring mercury levels in the environment.

The bill aims to address the issue of mercury pollution, which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Mercury is a toxic substance that can accumulate in the food chain, leading to health problems for both humans and wildlife.

Under the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be responsible for developing and implementing a monitoring program to track mercury levels in air, water, soil, and wildlife across the country. This program would help to identify sources of mercury pollution and assess the effectiveness of existing regulations and policies aimed at reducing mercury emissions. The bill also calls for the establishment of a national database to collect and analyze data on mercury levels, as well as the development of guidelines for reporting and sharing this information with the public. Additionally, the EPA would be required to conduct research on the health effects of mercury exposure and to provide recommendations for reducing mercury pollution. Overall, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act seeks to improve our understanding of mercury pollution and its impacts, in order to better protect public health and the environment.

Congressional Summary of S 1772

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.

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Current Status of Bill S 1772

Bill S 1772 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill S 1772 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 31, 2023. Bill S 1772's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1846) as of May 31, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1772

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1772

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring ActComprehensive National Mercury Monitoring ActA bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes.

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