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- H.R.2293
H.R.2293: Environmental Litigation Abuse Prevention Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 11, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Environmental Litigation Abuse Prevention Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that, in issuing any final order in any action brought pursuant to such Act, the court shall not award litigation costs (including any attorney's fees or expert witness fees) against any municipality (including the District of Columbia).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| July 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Charles H. Taylor (R-N.C.) |