H.R.723: To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove an exemption from civil penalties for nuclear safety violations by nonprofit institutions.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced Feb. 26, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2001

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to: (1) repeal the mandate that the Secretary of Energy determine by rule whether nonprofit educational institutions should receive automatic remission of civil monetary penalties for violation of Department of Energy nuclear safety regulations; and (2) limit the liability of certain tax-exempt contractors, subcontractors or suppliers for a civil penalty for a nuclear safety violation to the amount of any...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.723.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb. 26, 2001

Introduced in the House by Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page