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- H.R.2997
H.R.2997: Superfund Common Sense Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Sept. 21, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
118 (5 Democrats, 113 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Superfund Common Sense Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to exclude manure from the definition of "hazardous substance" and "pollutant or contaminant" for purposes of such Act. Defines "manure" to mean: (1) digestive emissions, feces, urine, urea and other excrement from livestock; (2) any associated bedding, compost, raw materials or other materials commingled with such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 21, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Billy Long (R-Mo.) |