H.R. 2997 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Superfund Common Sense Act
H.R. 2997 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Sep 21, 2011, sponsored by Billy Long with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Superfund Common Sense Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to exclude manure from the definition of "hazardous substance" and "pollutant or contaminant" for purposes of such Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Billy Long (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 25, 2012)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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