Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 296 politicians tracked
251
YEA
39
NAY
0
PRESENT
6
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
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SPONSORS

Jeff Merkley
D-OR · Primary
3 COSPONSORS
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TRAIL AI
S 1466, the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022, establishes a program to support the conservation and management of saline lake ecosystems in Great Basin states. The bill passed with 251 votes in favor and 39 opposed, with all Democratic votes supporting passage and Republican votes splitting 109 to 39 in favor. The measure was signed into law during the 117th Congress.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.