HR 2631 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-05-23· Sponsored by Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.(1986-08-14)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1986-08-13
Yea 416Nay 4
PassedHouse · 1986-08-13
Yea 416Nay 4

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, to research the causes of declining forest productivity in North America and Europe, including the effects of air pollution. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress at specified intervals on the existing research and the need for additional research and monitoring of forest decline, final report due within ten years. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1996.…

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Cosponsors (13)

9 Democrats4 Republicans