Health Waste Anti-Dumping Act of 1988

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Introduced

11 August 1988

Last action

30 September 1988 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12]

Subjects

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Summary

Health Waste Anti-Dumping Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for knowingly and without lawful authority dumping any health care facility waste: (1) upon the high seas or any waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States; or (2) in any other place within the United States if interstate or foreign commerce is affected. Provides for forfeiture of property of violators. Includes wastes of veterinary services and laboratory services under the prohibition.

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Timeline

11 August 1988
Committee
For Previous Action See H.R.5130.
Source: Committee
11 August 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
11 August 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 August 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 September 1988
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
22 September 1988
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
26 September 1988
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
26 September 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
26 September 1988
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
30 September 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/5225
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hr/5225
us · 100-hr-5225 · source updated 28 August 2025