HR 3219 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify the application of that Act to extraterritorial actions of the Federal Government.

Introduced 1993-10-05· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from CEQ.(1993-10-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require detailed environmental impact statements for extraterritorial major Federal actions significantly affecting the environment. Directs the President to include with each proposal by the President or the Executive Office of the President for legislation to implement any trade agreement significantly affecting the environment that is signed after December 16, 1992, a detailed statement in accordance with requirements applicable to an extraterritorial major Federal action. Permits persons aggrieved by a failure of the President to comply with such requirement to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (14)

13 Democrats1 Independent