Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2005

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Bill Number

HR 1043

Introduced

Mar 2, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

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Topics

Administrative remedies Alternative dispute resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Conflict of interests Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Disciplining of employees Discrimination in employment Economics and Public Finance Environmental health Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency Evidence (Law) Executive reorganization Fines (Penalties) Fraud Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Health Inspectors general Labor and Employment Law Mediation Obstruction of justice Ombudsman Refuse and refuse disposal Subpoena Whistle blowing Witnesses

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Summary

Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reestablish the Office of the Ombudsman within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Specifies the Ombudsman's duties and authorities. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy Ombudsman for each EPA region.

Provides employee protections for persons complying with this Act.

Actions

Mar 22, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Mar 2, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 2, 2005

Introduced in House

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