H.R.880: Stop Oil Spills Act of 2003

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced Feb. 25, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2003

Bill Summary

Stop Oil Spills Act of 2003 - SOS Act of 2003 - Amends existing law to accelerate from the year 2015 to the year 2007 the deadline for compliance with the double hull requirement for construction of tank carriage vessels that carry oil in bulk as cargo. Prohibits operation of any oil tank carriage vessel with a single hull, double bottom, or double sides after January 1, 2007.Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Oil Spill...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb. 25, 2003

Introduced in the House by Lois Capps (D-Calif.)

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