H.R. 468 · 115th Congress
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
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Hastings
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Lowenthal
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Norton
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Zeldin
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Huffman
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Speier
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Lofgren
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Polis13 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 12, 2017
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ. Specifically, the following parties may be held liable: (1) the owners or operators of the foreign facilities, including facilities located in, on, or under any land within foreign countries; and (2) the holders of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
Latest action (Jan 13, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 12, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.