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H.R.3602: Gold King Mine Spill Recovery Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 24, 2015
Bill Summary
Gold King Mine Spill Recovery Act of 2015 This bill entitles persons to compensation for allowable damages (i.e., property, business, or financial losses) under the Federal Tort Claims Act if they were injured by the spill into Cement Creek from the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado. The spill occurred on August 5, 2015. The bill establishes an Office of Gold King Mine Spill Claims within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Sept. 25, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
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| Sept. 25, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| Sept. 24, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Sept. 24, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Sept. 24, 2015 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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| Sept. 24, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) |