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Public Law101th CongressEnvironmental Protection
S. 3187Became Law

An original bill to address immediate problems affecting environmental cleanup activities.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 19, 1990)

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to include within the definition of "response action contractor" any surety who, between October 17, 1990, and December 31, 1992, provides a bid, performance, or payment bond to a response action contractor and begins activities to meet obligations under such bond.

Provides that surety bonds required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts under the Miller Act shall be issued in accordance with such Act. Provides that, if under any Federal law surety bonds are required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts: (1) no right of action shall accrue on the performance bond issued on such contract to or for the use of any person other than the obligee named in the bond; and (2) in the event of a default, the surety's liability on a bond shall be only for the cost of completion of the contract work in accordance with the plans less the balance of funds remaining to be paid under the contract, up to the penal sum of the bond.

What just happenedNov 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-584.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND](D-ND)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 15, 1990PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-584.

  2. Nov 15, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-584.

  3. Nov 15, 1990PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 15, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 6, 1990FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 6, 1990President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 5, 1990Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 26, 1990FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Oct 26, 1990FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Oct 26, 1990Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Oct 26, 1990FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Oct 26, 1990CalendarsH30310

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

  13. Oct 26, 1990FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  14. Oct 26, 1990FloorH30300

    Mr. Thomas A. Luken moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Oct 20, 1990IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Oct 19, 1990FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Oct 19, 1990FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Oct 19, 1990Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Oct 19, 1990Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. Oct 19, 1990Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  21. Oct 19, 1990Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  22. Oct 11, 1990Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 960.

  23. Oct 11, 1990Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burdick. With written report No. 101-520.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  24. Oct 11, 1990Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burdick. With written report No. 101-520.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  25. Oct 11, 1990IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  26. Oct 4, 1990Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
Passed Senate amendedOct 19, 199035

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to include within the definition of "response action contractor" any surety who, between October 17, 1990, and December 31, 1992, provides a bid, performance, or payment bond to a response action contractor and begins activities to meet obligations under such bond.

Provides that surety bonds required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts under the Miller Act shall be issued in accordance with such Act. Provides that, if under any Federal law surety bonds are required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts: (1) no right of action shall accrue on the performance bond issued on such contract to or for the use of any person other than the obligee named in the bond; and (2) in the event of a default, the surety's liability on a bond shall be only for the cost of completion of the contract work in accordance with the plans less the balance of funds remaining to be paid under the contract, up to the penal sum of the bond.

Introduced in SenateOct 11, 199000

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to include within the definition of "response action contractor" any surety who provides a bid, performance, or payment bond to a response action contractor and begins activities to meet obligations under such bond.

Provides that surety bonds required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts under the Miller Act shall be issued in accordance with such Act. Provides that, if under any Federal law surety bonds are required for direct Federal procurement of response action contracts: (1) no right of action shall accrue on the performance bond issued on such contract to or for the use of any person other than the obligee named in the bond; and (2) in the event of a default, the surety's liability on a bond shall be only for the cost of completion of the contract work in accordance with the plans less the balance of funds remaining to be paid under the contract, up to the penal sum of the bond.