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HR 1794 102th Congress House

Radon Testing for Safe Schools Act of 1991

Official title: To provide for the testing and remediation of radon contamination in schools.

Introduced: April 30, 1991 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative procedureAir pollution measurementAuthorizationFederal aid to air pollution control
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Federal aid to educationIndoor air pollutionRadioactive pollutionRadonSchools
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May 6, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
May 6, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 16, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 16, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 6, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radon Testing for Safe Schools Act of 1991 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish guidelines on testing for and remediating radon in school buildings. Requires local educational agencies located in areas designated as priority radon areas to conduct radon tests in school buildings owned or operated by such agencies. Directs the Administrator to designate such areas by September 30, 1991. Makes test results available for public review.

Requires individuals testing for radon to be approved by the Administrator or a State pursuant to a radon proficiency program.

Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the Administrator to implement radon remediation measures for local educational agencies; and (2) grant assistance for implementing such measures and for conducting additional radon tests.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 30, 1991
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Apr 30, 1991
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Apr 23, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1794: Radon Testing for Safe Schools Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1794/
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