HR 2767
102th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative responsibility
Government liability
Hazardous waste disposal
Liability for toxic substances pollution damages
Municipal politics and government
Refuse and refuse disposal
Transportation of hazardous substances
Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1991
Introduced: June 25, 1991
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 25, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 25, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1991 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act to absolve municipalities or persons that generate or transport municipal solid waste from liability under such Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Committees of jurisdiction
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