To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.

8/15/2023, 12:45 PM

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.

Bill 117 hr 7879, also known as the "Coldwater Creek Radiological Contamination Study Act," is a piece of legislation that calls for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek. The bill aims to investigate the extent of radiological contamination in the area and assess the potential health risks posed to residents living near Coldwater Creek.

The study will also examine the sources of the contamination and evaluate the effectiveness of current cleanup efforts. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Comptroller General to make recommendations for further action to address the contamination and protect the health and safety of the community.

Overall, the Coldwater Creek Radiological Contamination Study Act seeks to provide valuable information on the environmental and health impacts of radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the well-being of residents in the area.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7879

Introduced on
2022-05-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/27/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Bill 117 hr 7879, also known as the "Coldwater Creek Radiological Contamination Study Act," is a piece of legislation that calls for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek. The bill aims to investigate the extent of radiological contamination in the area and assess the potential health risks posed to residents living near Coldwater Creek.

The study will also examine the sources of the contamination and evaluate the effectiveness of current cleanup efforts. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Comptroller General to make recommendations for further action to address the contamination and protect the health and safety of the community.

Overall, the Coldwater Creek Radiological Contamination Study Act seeks to provide valuable information on the environmental and health impacts of radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the well-being of residents in the area.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/15/2023

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 potenti...


Latest Action5/27/2022
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 ...