H.R. 468 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
H.R. 468 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by Carlos Curbelo with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (Jan 13, 2017)
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