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S.800: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 30, 2017
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |