H.R. 1684
Referred to CommitteeForeign Spill Protection Act of 2016
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
4/27/2016 • Senate
Summary
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) 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, 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.
Passed House amended • 4/26/2016
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 26, 2015
Committee Review
March 2, 2016
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
April 26, 2016
Passed Chamber
April 26, 2016
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