Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

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Bill Number

HR 5958

Introduced

Nov 12, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Civil actions and liability Environmental Protection Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Marine pollution Oil and gas Pollution liability

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Summary

Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

This bill generally enhances civil and criminal penalties for certain water pollution, including oil spills and discharges of other hazardous substances.

Actions

Nov 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Nov 12, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 12, 2021

Introduced in House

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