Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003

Summary

Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman. Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include assisting citizens in resolving problems relating to any program or requirement under this Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as well as any other program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Requires the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, make findings of fact, and make nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems. Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy for and maintain contact information in each region of the Agency. Requires annual reports on the status of health and environmental concerns addressed in complaints and cases brought before the Ombudsman. Provides criminal penalties for obstructing the proceedings of or making false or fraudulent statements to the Ombudsman. Protects employees who comply with this Act. .

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Timeline

1. 27 January 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 January 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 January 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 February 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 January 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 January 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Diana DeGette · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• GENE GREEN · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

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