To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the criminal penalties, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase and expand the scope of criminal penalties for knowing violations of such Act. Makes persons who violate certain sections of such Act and who place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury subject to fines under the Federal criminal code and up to 15 years' imprisonment, or both. Doubles the maximum punishment for subsequent violations. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to pay a reward of up to $10,000 to any person furnishing information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or judgment of liability for certain violations of such Act.

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Timeline

1. 28 September 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 September 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 September 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 October 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 November 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

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