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US HB7268
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nellie Pou
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AI Summary
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Secretary of the Army would be shielded from liability under CERCLA (Superfund law) for hazardous substance releases resulting from contaminated sediment removal or remediation activities conducted under EPA-approved joint plans
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Joint remediation plans must be developed in coordination with non-Federal interests and include protections for human health and environment, National Contingency Plan requirements, work descriptions, disposal methods, roles and responsibilities, and funding sources
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Secretary must document hazardous substances present and identify potentially responsible parties before conducting remediation activities
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Federal government retains authority to pursue cost recovery from responsible parties under CERCLA for response costs incurred during covered activities
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Applies to water resources development projects specifically authorized by Congress for sediment remediation or projects under Section 312(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990
Legislative Description
CLEAN–UP Act Coordinated Leadership for Environmental and Aquatic Needs–Unified Planning Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
1/27/2026