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S.2951: Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 18, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 18, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |