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- H.R.5356
H.R.5356: Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced May 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Energy, within two years, to require the development and deployment of certain technology for use in the event of a breach or explosion at, or a significant discharge of oil from, a deepwater port, offshore facility, or tank vessel (covered event), including: (1) technology for use in capping underwater oil wells that is effective at water...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| May 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |