S937-118

Introduced

To amend Public Law 117–169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 22, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends Public Law 117–169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock. The main policy areas are Environment and Government Spending.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Public Law 117–169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends Public Law 117–169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock.

Key Policy Areas

Environment, Government Spending

Primary Purpose

Amends Public Law 117–169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock.

Policy Domains

Environment Government Spending

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 22, 2023

Mr. Thune (for himself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environment Government Spending

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