A bill 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. 13 November 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · — · Download file

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• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
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