United States · Bill · S
S. 515 (108th)
Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003
Introduced
5 March 2003
Last action
2 June 2003 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsors
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman. Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include assisting citizens in resolving problems relating to any program or requirement under this Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as well as any other program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Requires the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, make findings of fact, and make nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems. Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy for and maintain contact information in each region of the Agency. Requires annual reports on the status of health and environmental concerns addressed in complaints and cases brought before the Ombudsman. Provides criminal penalties for obstructing the proceedings of or making false or fraudulent statements to the Ombudsman. Protects employees who comply with this Act. .
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Timeline
5 March 2003
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
9 April 2003
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
21 May 2003
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
Source: Calendars
21 May 2003
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-50. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
21 May 2003
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-50. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
21 May 2003
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
Source: Floor
21 May 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
Source: Floor
22 May 2003
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
22 May 2003
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
22 May 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
2 June 2003
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in House · 22 May 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 21 May 2003 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 21 May 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 5 March 2003 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in House (text)
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Referred in House (text)
Referred in House · EN · 22 May 2003
Referred in House (PDF)
Referred in House · EN · 22 May 2003
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 21 May 2003
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 21 May 2003
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/515
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/515
- us · 108-s-515 · source updated 7 April 2025