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Introduced
12/21/2020
12/21/2020
In Committee
12/21/2020
12/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2020, amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to remove the liability limit for offshore facilities responsible for oil spills. This means that oil polluters will be required to pay the full cost of any oil spills they cause, rather than having a cap on their liability. This change aims to ensure that oil companies are held fully accountable for the environmental and economic damages resulting from their actions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 12/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/5081/all-info | 12/23/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5081/BILLS-116s5081is.pdf | 01/16/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5081/BILLS-116s5081is.pdf.pdf | 01/16/2021 |
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