S. 2542 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2542 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mrs. Hagan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To clarify the effect of State statutes of repose on the required commencement date for actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. 1. Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances Section 309 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9658) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading of subsection (a), by inserting and Repose after Statutes of Limitations; and (2) by inserting or repose after limitations each of the other places it appears.