H.R. 4940 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Municipal Solid Waste Responsibility Act of 2004
H.R. 4940 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 22, 2004, sponsored by Paul Gillmor with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Municipal Solid Waste Responsibility Act of 2004 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit a landfill or incinerator (facility) from receiving out-of-State municipal solid waste unless the owner or operator of the facility obtains explicit authorization from the affected local government.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Gillmor (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 4. (Sep 23, 2004)
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- S. 366: Clean Power Act of 2003
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