S.Amdt. 1875Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)

To amend the preamble.

What it does: Rewrites whereas tenth of preamble
Submitted May 20, 2021

What it changes

1 change to S.Res. 194

Rewrites a provision
  1. Rewrites whereas tenth of preamble

    Replaces

    Removes whereas tenth of preamble.

    Inserted: Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications--from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber--and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions;

    Original wording

    In the preamble, strike the tenth whereas clause and insert “Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications--from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber--and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions;”.

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As printed

SA 1875. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for Mr. King) proposed an amendment to the resolution S. Res. 194, celebrating the 149th anniversary of Arbor Day; as follows:

In the preamble, strike the tenth whereas clause and insert “Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications--from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber--and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions;”.

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1875 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1875 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 20, 2021

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1875 proposed by Senator Cortez Masto for Senator King.

May 20, 2021

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Senate amendment submitted

May 20, 2021

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Amendment SA 1875 proposed by Senator Cortez Masto for Senator King. (consideration: CR S3314; text: CR S3314) To amend the preamble.

May 20, 2021

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Amendment SA 1875 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 20, 2021