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Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013

Introduced: May 22, 2013 See on congress.gov
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May 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
May 22, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 22, 2013
Introduced in House
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Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to exclude from the definition of "abatement" any renovation, remodeling, or other activity: (1) the primary purpose of which is to repair, restore, or remodel target housing, public buildings constructed before 1978, or commercial buildings; and (2) that incidentally results in a reduction or elimination of lead-based paint hazards.

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no later than one year prior to proposing any renovation and remodeling regulation, to study the extent to which persons engaged in such activities: (1) are exposed to lead, and (2) disturb lead and create a lead-based paint hazard. Exempts from any such regulation an emergency renovation that is carried out in response to an event that is an act of God as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), that presents a risk to the public health or safety, or that threatens to cause significant damage to equipment or property if not attended to immediately. Prohibits such a regulation from requiring post-abatement clearance testing.

Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations to permit an owner of a residential dwelling that is target housing, who resides in such dwelling, to authorize a contractor to forego compliance with such a regulation if the owner submits a certification stating that: (1) the renovation or remodeling project is to be carried out at such dwelling, (2) no pregnant woman or child under the age of six resides or will reside in such housing, and (3) the owner acknowledges that such contractor will be exempt from the requirements of such regulation. Prohibits the Administrator from holding a contractor responsible for a misrepresentation made by the owner of such dwelling unless the contractor has actual knowledge of such a misrepresentation.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) recognize a qualifying test kit for use under such Act, and (2) suspend enforcement of any regulation relating to renovation and remodeling of target housing and commercial buildings constructed after January 1, 1960, and public buildings constructed between January 1, 1960, and January 1, 1978, until a specified period after the Administrator recognizes such a test kit.

What's happening now May 24, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 44
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · May 9, 2014
R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Apr 10, 2014
R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Apr 4, 2014
R
Valadao, David G.
California · Apr 4, 2014
R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 1, 2014
Farenthold, Blake
· Mar 26, 2014
Owens, William
· Nov 13, 2013
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Jul 17, 2013
Nunes, Devin
· Jul 17, 2013
Collins, Chris
· Jul 8, 2013
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Jul 8, 2013
R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 25, 2013
R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 25, 2013
Noem, Kristi
· Jun 25, 2013
Bridenstine, Jim
· Jun 18, 2013
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Jun 18, 2013
Marchant, Kenny
· Jun 12, 2013
R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jun 12, 2013
Hultgren, Randy
· Jun 6, 2013
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 4, 2013
PETRI, TOM
· Jun 4, 2013
R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jun 3, 2013
Gingrey, Phil
· Jun 3, 2013
Kline, John
· Jun 3, 2013
LATHAM, TOM
· May 23, 2013
R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 23, 2013
R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · May 22, 2013
R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 22, 2013
R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · May 22, 2013
R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · May 22, 2013
R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · May 22, 2013
HALL, RALPH
· May 22, 2013
King, Steve
· May 22, 2013
R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · May 22, 2013
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · May 22, 2013
Loebsack, David
· May 22, 2013
Long, Billy
· May 22, 2013
R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · May 22, 2013
Meadows, Mark
· May 22, 2013
Olson, Pete
· May 22, 2013
Rokita, Todd
· May 22, 2013
Shuster, Bill
· May 22, 2013
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · May 22, 2013
Westmoreland, Lynn
· May 22, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2093: Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2093/
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