H.R. 3531 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015
H.R. 3531 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Sep 17, 2015, sponsored by Lynn A. Westmoreland with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lynn A. Westmoreland (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (Oct 27, 2015)
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