HR 463 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 225 - 185 (Record Vote No: 364).(1985-10-22)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1985-10-22
Yea 225Nay 185
PassedHouse · 1985-10-22
Yea 225Nay 185

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985 - Establishes a National Land Resources Protection Commission which shall establish standards for stockpiling and replacing topsoil on lands where federally-assisted projects are carried out. Directs the Commission to establish minimum standards to assure that projects will not pollute existing streams, cause land slides or flooding, or substantially change the water volume carried by natural waterways adjoining the immediate construction area. Authorizes the Commission to require a plan and/or a compliance bond for a project prior to any earth moving. Authorizes appropriations.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat