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Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act: Aid for Affected Individuals and Businesses

This act aims to provide compensation to individuals, organizations, and companies affected by the Gold King Mine wastewater spill in 2015. Compensation covers documented losses such as injuries, lost business income, livestock relocation costs, and crop losses. The act specifies who can claim compensation and what types of damages are eligible.
Key points
Compensation for those affected by the 2015 Gold King Mine spill.
Eligible damages include injuries, lost income, livestock relocation costs, and crop losses.
Affected parties can claim compensation if they submitted a request by August 5, 2017, and were not fully compensated.
The act allocates up to $3.3 million for compensation payments.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1315
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1315.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Compensation for those affected by the 2015 Gold King Mine spill.
  • Eligible damages include injuries, lost income, livestock relocation costs, and crop losses.
  • Affected parties can claim compensation if they submitted a request by August 5, 2017, and were not fully compensated.
  • The act allocates up to $3.3 million for compensation payments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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