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Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2002

Introduced: March 23, 2001 Introduced by: Crapo, Mike Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 22, 2002
Received in the House.
Nov 22, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Nov 20, 2002
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11658; text as passed Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11657-11658; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11657)
Nov 20, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11658; text as passed Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11657-11658; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11657)
Oct 17, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 737.
Oct 17, 2002
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-320.
Sep 26, 2002
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 25, 2002
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-1003.
Mar 23, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 23, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2829)
Mar 23, 2001
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2002 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman.

Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include assisting citizens in resolving problems relating to any program or requirement under this Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as well as any other program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Requires the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, make findings of fact, and make nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems.

Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy for and maintain contact information in each region of the Agency. Requires annual reports on the status of health and environmental concerns addressed in complaints and cases brought before the Ombudsman.

Provides criminal penalties for obstructing the proceedings of or making false or fraudulent statements to the Ombudsman. Protects employees who comply with this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for the Ombudsman through FY 2012.

What's happening now November 22, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1