To indemnify States, political subdivisions of States, and certain other entities from liability relating to the release of hazardous substances at military installations that are closed pursuant to a base closure law.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify any State, political subdivision, or person or entity that acquires ownership or control of a military installation that is closed pursuant to a base closure law from all liability arising out of the release or threatened release of any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant as a result of Department of Defense activities at such installation. Excepts from such indemnification those entities that cause or contribute to such release or threatened release.

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Timeline

1. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 December 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 December 1991

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 January 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

   Source: Committee

7. 30 April 1992

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] · R · Cosponsor
• Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zeliff, William H., Jr. [R-NH-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Cosponsor
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