H.R. 6131 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
H.R. 6131 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 21, 2006, sponsored by Chris Chocola with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 109-433
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to carry out various programs enacted by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to protect groundwater, including underground storage tank and piping secondary containment, maintenance of government-owned tanks, tank inspection, training for tank operators, state compliance and enforcement activities, prevention of delivery o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Chocola (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-433. (Dec 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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