House Bill 6291
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Efficient Drug Disposal Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6291
Congress
115
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
Efficient Drug Disposal Act of 2018
This bill amends the Clean Air Act to exempt certain solid waste incinerators from performance standards, including emission requirements. Specifically, incinerators used by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to destroy contraband or household pharmaceuticals are exempt from these requirements.
June 28, 2018
06/28/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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