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HR 541 103th Congress House Environmental Protection Administrative responsibility Civil actions and liability Government liability Hazardous waste disposal Liability for toxic substances pollution damages Municipal politics and government Municipal services Refuse and refuse disposal Transportation of hazardous substances

Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993

Introduced: January 21, 1993 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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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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In committee
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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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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to limit the liability of municipalities or other persons resulting from the generation or transportation of municipal solid waste to four percent of costs and damages.

Makes such amendment retroactively effective to response actions or suits commenced before this Act's enactment.

What's happening now May 5, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1148)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 541: Toxic Pollution Responsibility Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-541/
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