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- H.R.521
H.R.521: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable claims of governmental units for costs that are incurred to abate hazardous substances and for which the debtor is liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, certain claims under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and claims under State laws similar in subject matter to such Acts; and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 13, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 15, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal bankruptcy law to provide that a discharge in bankruptcy does not discharge a debt for a Federal, State, or local governmental claim against the debtor for remedial action under: (1) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; or (2) the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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| Jan. 13, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Zimmer (R-N.J.) |