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H.R. 3531

No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015

No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015

This bill removes the government's discretionary function exemption from tort claims in connection with a response under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), thereby allowing claims against the Environmental Protection Agency for damages caused by its response at a hazardous waste cleanup site under CERCLA.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3](R-GA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 R
21cosponsors1committees5actions4subjects
  1. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015 — Informed