HR1315Referred to Committee

Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-13
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Jeff Hurd
Jeff Hurd
Republican · CO · Representative
Votes with party: 96.9% (550 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

2025-02-13

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide compensation to people and businesses harmed by the 2015 Gold King Mine spill in Colorado, which released millions of gallons of contaminated water into rivers and affected drinking water supplies and agricultural operations across multiple states. The legislation would establish a process for affected individuals, farmers, and companies to receive payments for damages like health problems, lost income, and cleanup costs resulting from the spill. The bill has been sent to the Judiciary and Budget committees for review.

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