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A joint resolution to make a technical correction in Public Law 101-549.

Public Law 102-187 · S.J.Res. 187 · 102nd Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Dec 4, 1991 · Environmental Protection

Sponsor: Sen. George Mitchell (D-ME)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Amends the Clean Air Act to remove 7783064 hydrogen sulfide from the list of hazardous air pollutants.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 8 actions.

  1. Dec 4, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-187.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 27, 1991PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 25, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  7. Aug 1, 1991FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  8. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.