To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study that identifies how many residential dwelling units, and how many dwelling units in public housing, are located within 1 mile of a superfund site.
Summary
This bill would require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study examining the number of residential dwelling units and public housing units situated within one mile of Superfund sites. Superfund sites are locations designated by the Environmental Protection Agency as contaminated areas requiring cleanup due to hazardous waste.
The study would provide data on residential proximity to these contaminated sites, which could inform policy discussions about environmental health risks and housing in affected areas. By quantifying how many homes and public housing units are near Superfund sites, the bill aims to establish a factual baseline that could be used by Congress and federal agencies to assess potential public health concerns and evaluate whether additional protections or remediation efforts are needed.
Currently, this bill has only been introduced and has not advanced to committee review. Most introduced bills do not progress further in the legislative process, so enactment is uncertain.