S 201 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

World Environment Policy Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-25· Sponsored by Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-120.(1989-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] World Environment Policy Act of 1989 - Title I: Establishment of the Council on World Environmental Policy - Requires the President to establish a Council on World Environmental Policy to replace the existing Council on Environmental Quality and to be chaired by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Outlines the duties of the Council, including: (1) the submission to the Congress of a Strategic Plan for coordinating policy responses to world environmental problems; (2) the advisement of the President and the Congress on the effects of U.S. policy on such problems; (3) the publication of an annual report detailing the Nation's progress toward meeting the goals of the Plan; and (4) the implementation by all Federal agencies of criteria to minimize the impact of Federal policies on the world environment. Authorizes the President to appoint an Ambassador to represent the United States in negotiations relevant to global environmental issues. Title II: Research, Development of Policy Responses, and Promotion of Public Awareness - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should participate in and support the International Geosphere-Biospher…

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Cosponsors (13)

12 Democrats1 Republican