House Bill 7879
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 27, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7879
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on efforts to reduce health impacts from radiological contamination near Coldwater Creek in Missouri. The GAO must install signage to inform residents and visitors of potential exposure risks in the areas where remediation efforts have not been completed.
May 27, 2022
05/27/2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/27/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 15, 2023 12:45:23 PM