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Bill96th CongressFiled May 7, 1979Energy
S. 1082

A bill to repeal limits placed on public compensation for personal and property damage caused by nuclear power accidents.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 7, 1979)

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to allow parties injured by a nuclear accident to recover damages in excess of the limits on liability imposed by such Act according to the ordinary rules of tort law.

What just happenedMay 7, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK](D-AK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. May 7, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. May 7, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. May 7, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate