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HR 1315119th CongressIntroduced
Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Identical to S.568 - authorizes compensation for individuals and businesses affected by the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill in Colorado.
Key Points
- 1Provides up to $3.3 million in emergency funding for victim compensation
- 2Establishes criteria for injured persons and covered damages
- 3Limits compensation to actual damages and original claims
- 4Requires EPA Administrator to investigate and determine claims
- 5Includes judicial review provisions in Colorado federal court
- 6Provides finality through claimant acceptance of awards
Impact Areas
Colorado mining communitiesEnvironmental disaster victimsEPA cleanup responsibilitiesFederal tort claimsMining industry accountability
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