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S. 1082 (96th)

A bill to repeal limits placed on public compensation for personal and property damage caused by nuclear power accidents.

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Introduced

7 May 1979

Last action

7 May 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]

Subjects

Nuclear energy, Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

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Summary

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to allow parties injured by a nuclear accident to recover damages in excess of the limits on liability imposed by such Act according to the ordinary rules of tort law.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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