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H.R. 6008 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

CLEAN Act

H.R. 6008 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the CLEAN Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 30, 2010, sponsored by Mark Schauer with 13 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jul 30, 2010
Co-sponsors
13
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification Act or CLEAN Act - Requires an owner or operator of a pipeline facility to provide immediate telephonic notice to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) and the National Response Center within one hour following the discovery of a release of a hazardous liquid (or another substance) and gas.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification Act

Sponsor

Mark Schauer (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 30, 2010
  • Passed the HouseSep 28, 2010
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 29, 2010)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6008 (111th Congress): CLEAN Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-hr-6008/clean-act (accessed 2026-10-13).