House Bill 468
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
468
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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 facilities, including facilities located in, on, or under any land within foreign countries; and (2) the holders of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located.
January 12, 2017
01/13/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
01/13/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
01/12/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/12/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:25 PM