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H.R. 1831 (107th)

Small Business Liability Protection Act

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Introduced

15 May 2001

Last action

13 June 2001 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5]

Subjects

Environment, Transport, Taxation

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7 April 2025

Environment · Transport · Taxation

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Summary

Small Business Liability Protection Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide (with exceptions) that persons shall be liable for response costs at a National Priorities List (NPL) facility as non-owners or operators only if the total of material containing a hazardous substance that the business arranged for disposal, transport, or treatment of, or accepted for transport, was greater than 110 gallons of liquid material or 200 pounds of solid material. Applies this exemption only to activities taking place before April 1, 2001. Exempts a person from liability for response costs (with exceptions) at a NPL facility for municipal solid waste (MSW) as a non-owner or operator if the person is an owner, operator, or lessee of residential property from which all of the person's MSW was generated, or a certain small business or small charitable tax-exempt organization that generated all its MSW, with respect to the facility concerned. Makes nongovernmental entities that commence a contribution action liable to the defendant for all reasonable costs of defending the action if the defendant is not liable based on the above-described exemptions. Adds to the list of parties eligible for de minimis final settlements certain persons and businesses that demonstrate an inability or limited ability to pay response costs. Revises conditions of eligibility for such settlements for de minimis parties.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 15 May 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 16 May 2001

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 May 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 May 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 May 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 May 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 May 2001

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 May 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1831.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 May 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2348-2354)

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 May 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Gillmor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 May 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 21 May 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-70, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 21 May 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-70, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  18. 22 May 2001

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 22 May 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 134). (text of measure as reported: 5/21/2001 CR H2348-2349)

    Source: Floor

  20. 22 May 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 134).(text of measure as reported: 5/21/2001 CR H2348-2349)

    Source: Floor

  21. 22 May 2001

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2542-2543)

    Source: Floor

  22. 13 June 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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