Congress 108 - S 515 - Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003

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Administrative remedies Authorization Congress Congressional reporting requirements Economics and Public Finance Environmental health Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency Evidence (Law) Executive reorganization Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Health Inspectors general Law Ombudsman Subpoena Witnesses

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(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman.

Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include assisting citizens in resolving problems relating to any program or requirement under this Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as well as any other program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Requires the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, make findings of fact, and make nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems.

Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy for and maintain contact information in each region of the Agency. Requires annual reports on the status of health and environmental concerns addressed in complaints and cases brought before the Ombudsman.

Provides criminal penalties for obstructing the proceedings of or making false or fraudulent statements to the Ombudsman. Protects employees who comply with this Act.

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Jun 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
May 22, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 22, 2003

Received in the House.
May 22, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 21, 2003

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
May 21, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
May 21, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
May 21, 2003

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-50. Minority views filed.
Apr 9, 2003

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 5, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 5, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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