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- H.R.5500
H.R.5500: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to prohibit the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE)and state regulatory authoritiesfrom accepting new self-bonds for coal reclamation.Additionally, any existing self-bonds or corporate bondsutilized for coal reclamationmust be converted to surety or collateral bonds. The OSMRE may approve state or federal alternative...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| June 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |