HR 2194 · 102th Congress · Environmental Protection

Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 102-386.(1992-10-06)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1992-09-23
Roll #409
Yea 403Nay 3
Democrats
246 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
157 Yea·2 Nay
PassedHouse · 1992-09-23
Roll #409
Yea 403Nay 3
Democrats
246 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
157 Yea·2 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1991 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to waive the sovereign immunity of the United States for purposes of enforcing Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements with respect to solid and hazardous waste management. Absolves Federal employees from personal liability for civil penalties under any Federal or State solid or hazardous waste law if the act or omission was within the scope of official duties. Makes such employees subject to criminal sanctions under such laws. Prohibits Federal agencies from being subject to such sanctions. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to commence an administrative enforcement action against any Federal agency pursuant to the authorities of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Requires fines collected by States from the Federal Government for violations of hazardous and solid waste management requirements to be used only for projects to improve or protect the environment or to defray the costs of environmental protection or enforcement.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans