HR 1270 · 103th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable claims of governmental units for costs that are incurred to abate hazardous substances and for which the debtor is liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, certain claims under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and claims under State laws similar in subject matter to such Acts; and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.(1993-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal bankruptcy law to preclude from a discharge in bankruptcy any debt for a claim by a governmental entity or other qualified person for removal or remedial action costs for which the debtor is liable under specified environmental protection laws.…

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Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans