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HR 540 103th Congress House

Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993

Official title: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) to provide that municipalities and other persons shall n… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) to provide that municipalities and other persons shall not be liable under that Act for the generation or transportation of municipal solid waste.

Introduced: January 21, 1993 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative responsibilityGovernment liabilityHazardous waste disposalLiability for toxic substances pollution damages
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Municipal politics and governmentMunicipal servicesRefuse and refuse disposalTransportation of hazardous substances
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1148)
Feb 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 21, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 5, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1148)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993 - 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 540: Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-540/
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