H.R. 7020 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide authorities to respond to releases of hazardous waste from inactive hazardous waste sites which endanger public health and the environment, to establish a Hazardous Waste Response Fund to be funded by a system of fees, to establish prohibitions and requirements concerning inactive hazardous waste sites, to provide for liability of persons res
H.R. 7020 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 1980, sponsored by James Florio. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 1980
- Policy area
- Environment
- Public law
- Public Law 96-510
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 1980
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawDec 11, 1980
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 7020, to amend the solid waste…House · Sep 19, 1980
- To pass H.R. 7020, amending the solid waste disposal act.(motion passed)House · Sep 23, 1980
- To agree to a substitute to H.R. 7020, hazardous waste, that provides $1.6 billion for environmental cleanup…Senate · Nov 24, 1980
- To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7020, hazardous waste containment. (motion passed; 2/3 required)House · Dec 3, 1980
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