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S. 792 (102nd)

Indoor Radon Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1992

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Introduced

9 April 1991

Last action

29 September 1992 · Floor

Status

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Sponsors

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA]

Subjects

Environment, Housing, Education

Source updated

14 January 2025

Environment · Housing · Education

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Summary

Indoor Radon Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1991 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to extend through FY 1994 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publication entitled "A Citizen's Guide to Radon"; (2) model construction standards and techniques for controlling radon levels in new buildings; (3) technical assistance and grants to States for radon programs; and (4) regional radon training centers. Makes eligible for State grant assistance activities that: (1) assist public and Indian housing authorities in establishing radon programs; and (2) target outreach and technical assistance to licensed child care facilities in low-income Priority Radon Areas. Requires regional radon training centers to provide training to State and local building code officials on model construction standards and techniques for controlling radon levels. Directs the EPA Administrator, by January 1, 1992, to designate as Priority Radon Areas areas in which the average radon level is likely to exceed the national average by more than a de minimis amount. Requires homes owned by Federal agencies or Government corporations in Priority Radon Areas to be tested for radon before sales contracts to sell such homes are signed. Provides that such testing shall be undertaken on or below the second floor and supervised by a person who has received instruction pursuant to an EPA or approved State program and who uses approved radon measurement devices and methods. Makes test results available to potential buyers of such homes. Requires Federal agencies to adopt procedures to assure that new Federal buildings or schools constructed with Federal funds in Priority Radon Areas conform to model construction standards for controlling radon levels. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to disseminate information on health threats posed by radon, proper radon testing methods, radon mitigation techniques, and Priority Radon Areas to: (1) public housing and Indian housing assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937 in Priority Radon Areas; and (2) tenants in housing funded by the Secretary in Priority Radon Areas. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a national educational campaign to increase public awareness about radon health risks and to motivate public action to reduce radon levels. Requires the Administrator to study and report to the Congress on the extent of radon contamination in work places. Authorizes the Administrator to undertake diagnostic and remedial efforts to reduce radon in high-risk work places. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Administrator to: (1) evaluate existing efforts to promote radon testing in homes and ways to increase such testing; and (2) report to the Congress on the effectiveness of alternative strategies to promote such testing.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean and Water Protect. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-125.

    Source: Committee

  4. 29 July 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean and Water Protect. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 August 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 November 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 4 November 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-201.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 November 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-201.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 March 1992

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 March 1992

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82-6. Record Vote No: 37.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 March 1992

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 March 1992

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 March 1992

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 September 1992

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 September 1992

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 September 1992

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended to that of similar measure H.R. 3258. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 September 1992

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 3258 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 September 1992

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 September 1992

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 September 1992

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 3258. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 29 September 1992

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  22. 29 September 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Swift asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

Votes

10 March 1992 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 792 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 82 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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