Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.468
H.R.468: Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (28 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
|
| Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
|
| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
|
| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) |