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HR 3783 100th Congress House

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve compliance with hazardous waste laws at Federal facilities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 8, 1988 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Civil actions and liabilityCourts and Civil ProcedureFederal installationsFines (Penalties)
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Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsGovernment procurementHazardous waste disposalLegal feesLiability (Law)LicensesPublic Contracts, Procurement, and Property
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 9, 1988
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 9, 1988
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 1988
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jul 14, 1988
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 3, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 21, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Dec 17, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 17, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 9, 1988

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to state that a permit issued to a Federal facility for hazardous waste management shall be deemed to be issued jointly to the United States and the operator, but that sovereign immunity does not extend to such operator.

Prohibits Federal procurement from persons convicted of an offense under such Act. Permits exemptions as specified. Directs the President to report annually to the Congress on the implementation of this section.

Prohibits Federal payment of an operator's fine. Permits payment of attorneys fees only if awarded pursuant to other authority.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 8, 1988
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 17, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3783: A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve compliance with hazardous waste laws at Federal facilities, and for other purposes.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3783/
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"H.R. 3783: A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve compliance with hazardous waste laws at Federal facilities, and for other purposes.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3783/.
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H.R. 3783, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3783/.
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