HR 3783
100th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Civil actions and liability
Courts and Civil Procedure
Federal installations
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government procurement
Hazardous waste disposal
Legal fees
Liability (Law)
Licenses
Public Contracts, Procurement, and Property
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve compliance with hazardous waste laws at Federal facilities, and for other purposes.
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committees of jurisdiction
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