United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3531 — No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3531 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3531?
HR 3531 is sponsored by Lynn Westmoreland (R).
What is the current status of HR 3531?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3531?
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