# 114-hr-3531: No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015

114-hr-3531, No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] (R-GA); status Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-3531
- Congress: 114
- Title: No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015
- Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
- Introduced: 2015-09-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

No Exemptions for EPA Act of 2015 This bill removes the government's discretionary function exemption from tort claims in connection with a response under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), thereby allowing claims against the Environmental Protection Agency for damages caused by its response at a hazardous waste cleanup site under CERCLA.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3] (R-WV), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN SHIMKUS (R-IL), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), 2015-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2015-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- 114-hr-4773: Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act
- 114-hr-24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- 114-hr-3880: Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2015
- 114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015
- 114-hr-3929: Office of Strategic Services Congressional Gold Medal Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-3531 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3531)

## Related
- [114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-160)
- [114-hr-4773: Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4773)
- [114-hr-24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-24)
- [114-hr-3880: Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3880)
- [114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1190)
- [114-hr-3929: Office of Strategic Services Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3929)
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