A bill to authorize appropriations for the Noise Control Act of 1972 for the fiscal years 1980 and 1981.
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 1144 passed in lieu.
(Measure laid on table in House, S. 1144 passed in lieu) Amends the Noise Control Act of 1972 to authorize the appropriation of $15,000,000 for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 to carry out the purposes of such Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and submit to the Congress a five-year plan for carrying out the Administrator's authority under such Act. Specifies that the plan shall include: (1) the objectives of each program; (2) the relative priorities among the programs; (3) proposed annual levels of funding; and (4) a timetable of specific actions proposed. Specifies that a separate portion of the plan be devoted to noise control research. Requires the Administrator of EPA to transmit a copy of any rule promulgated under such Act to the Senate and the House of Representatives. Sets forth procedures for Congressional approval or disapproval of such rule. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on noise abatement technology and standards necessary to attenuate noise emitted by railroad equipment and facilities.
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Measure laid on table in House, S. 1144 passed in lieu.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
JAMES FLORIO (D-NJ) introduced it on May 8, 1979, and 1 member has since signed on as a cosponsor.
They are 1 Republican.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on May 8, 1979, 17339 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 17059 days ago, on February 12, 1980.
Measures do not carry over. Anything the 96th Congress has not finished by January 3, 1981 dies when the term ends, and has to be introduced again from the start in the next Congress.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 1144 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action