A bill to repeal the State preemption clause in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Summary

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to repeal the State preemption clause which prohibits, except as provided in such Act, requiring any person to contribute to any fund the purpose of which is to pay compensation for claims for any costs of response or damages or claims which may be compensated under title I (Hazardous Substances Releases, Liability, Compensation) of such Act.

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Timeline

1. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 July 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 June 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

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

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