HR 2087 · 105th Congress · Environmental Protection

Polluter Pays Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.(1997-07-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Polluter Pays Act of 1997 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to revise provisions describing liable persons to make any person who causes the release or threatened release of a hazardous substance liable for response actions and related costs and damages under such Act. Applies this Act to any case in which there has been no final decree or settlement that is not subject to appeal.…

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