Also known as: Superfund Area Facts and Exposure Act
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Mr. Lawler, asks a government watchdog group to find out exactly how many homes are located within one mile of "Superfund" sites. These are areas the government has identified as being contaminated with hazardous waste that needs a long-term cleanup.
The study will pay special attention to public housing units. This is important because people living in government-assisted housing often have fewer choices about where they live and may be more likely to live near industrial pollution.
If passed, the government would have six months to complete the report and share it with Congress. While the bill doesn't fix the pollution itself, it provides the data needed to help leaders decide where to focus future health and environmental protection efforts.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 17, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study that identifies how many residential dwelling units, and how many dwelling units in public housing, are located within 1 mile of a superfund site.
Bill NumberHR 7595
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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