HR 3531
114th Congress
House
Law
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government liability
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Pollution liability
No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015
Introduced: September 17, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Sep 17, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 17, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015
This bill removes the government's discretionary function exemption from tort claims in connection with a response under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), thereby allowing claims against the Environmental Protection Agency for damages caused by its response at a hazardous waste cleanup site under CERCLA.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Committees of jurisdiction
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