HJRES 87107th CongressSigned into LawHouse

Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

Policy Area: Energy

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Apr 7, 2025

Latest Action Date

Jul 23, 2002

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Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]

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Signed into Law

2002-04-11Referred to Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2002-04-11Introduced

Introduced in House

2002-04-23Committee

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 2.

2002-04-23Committee

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2002-04-23Referred to Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

2002-04-25Reported

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 6.

2002-04-25Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2002-05-01Calendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.

2002-05-01Reported

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-425.

2002-05-08Floor

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2180)

2002-05-08Passed House

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR H2180)

2002-05-08Floor

The previous question was ordered.

2002-05-08Floor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 87.

2002-05-08Floor

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2180-2205)

2002-05-08Floor

On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 105 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2180)

2002-05-08Floor

DEBATE - The Chair announced that, in the point of order raised by Mr. Gibbons, he had met the threshhold required pursuant to section 426(b)(2) of the Budget Act and pursuant to 426(b)(4) of the Act, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, equally divided and controlled. Following debate and pursuant to section 426(b)(3) of the Act, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution.

2002-05-08Floor

Mr. Tauzin moved to consider the resolution pursuant to section 115(e)(4) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

2002-05-09Calendars

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10135(d)(5)(A), Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.

2002-07-09Passed Senate

Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.Res. 34 without amendment by Voice Vote.

2002-07-09Passed Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.Res. 34 without amendment by Voice Vote.

2002-07-09Floor

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6490)

2002-07-10Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2002-07-12Sent to President

Presented to President.

2002-07-23Signed into Law

Became Public Law No: 107-200.

2002-07-23Signed by President

Signed by President.

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Became Public Law No: 107-200.

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