H.R. 5520 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010
H.R. 5520 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 14, 2010, sponsored by Steve Kagen with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 14, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 - Finds that BP p.l.c. (BP) confessed under oath before Congress to being the responsible party for the discharge of oil in the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the explosion on and sinking of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon. Requires BP immediately to pay the United States $25 billion as partial compensation for removal costs and damages for which BP is liable.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Kagen (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 14, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (Jun 15, 2010)
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