Bills · S 568
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 568Judicial review and appealsPollution liability
Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to provide financial relief to those who believe they suffered uncompensated harm from a significant environmental disaster that was triggered during EPA-led work at the Gold King Mine. For years, many affected individuals and businesses have sought compensation, often facing legal complexities and denials under existing frameworks.
If this bill becomes law, it would establish a dedicated process for reviewing and paying specific types of previously uncompensated claims, potentially bringing closure and financial recovery to some of those impacted. If it does not pass, these individuals and businesses would continue to rely on existing, often inadequate, legal avenues to seek redress for the 2015 spill, potentially leaving many losses unaddressed by the federal government.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes compensation for specific individuals and businesses impacted by the Gold King Mine spill of 2015.
This provision creates a legal pathway for people and businesses to receive payment for damages suffered from the spill.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'covered damages' to include personal injury, property loss, limited lost business income, livestock relocation costs, and agricultural losses, all within specific timeframes.
This outlines exactly what types of losses are eligible for compensation and sets clear boundaries for claims.
PROVISION 03
Requires the EPA Administrator to investigate, determine, and settle eligible claims within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
This assigns responsibility to the EPA and sets a timeline for processing claims, aiming for a resolution.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that acceptance of payment is final and releases the United States from all related future claims.
This ensures that once compensation is received, the matter is considered closed for those specific damages, providing legal finality.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 568
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate BillS 568Judicial review and appealsPollution liability
Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
1
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