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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
Summary of Bill HR 7879
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 7879
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7879
Bill HR 7879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7879 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7879's most recent activity was 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. as of May 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7879
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7879
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7879
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.
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