HR 1994 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Toxic Substances and Research. Hearings held.(1994-07-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1993 - Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1994 for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities and for program management and support of the Office of Research and Development. Prohibits the Administrator from using any funds appropriated in this Act for office closings or reductions in force unless a congressional notice and wait procedure has been complied with by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to establish separately identified core research programs consisting of fundamental ecological, health, and risk reduction research to support efforts to assess and mitigate serious environmental risks. Requires the Science Advisory Board to review and make recommendations on core research program activities. Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program to conduct comprehensive, long-term environmental monitoring, data collection, and data analysis to assess and respond to the current and long-term status and trends of the ecological resources of the United States. Requir…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican