H.R. 3531 · 114th Congress
No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lynn Westmoreland
- Introduced
- 2015-09-17
- Latest action
- 2015-10-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
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.