To authorize compensation to individuals, organizations, and companies impacted by the Gold King Mine wastewater spill of 2015, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 HR 1315, also known as the Gold King Mine Compensation Act, aims to provide compensation to individuals, organizations, and companies affected by the Gold King Mine wastewater spill that occurred in 2015. The spill, which released millions of gallons of toxic wastewater into the Animas River in Colorado, caused significant environmental damage and economic losses to the surrounding communities.

The bill authorizes the allocation of funds to compensate those who suffered financial losses as a result of the spill, including property damage, loss of income, and other related expenses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding environmental remediation efforts to clean up the contaminated areas and restore the affected ecosystems.

In addition to providing compensation for those impacted by the spill, the bill also addresses other related issues, such as improving oversight and regulation of mining activities to prevent future environmental disasters. It aims to hold accountable those responsible for the spill and ensure that proper measures are in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Overall, the Gold King Mine Compensation Act seeks to provide justice and support to those affected by the 2015 spill, while also working towards preventing similar environmental disasters in the future.