HR 5958 · 117th Congress · Environmental Protection

Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

Introduced 2021-11-12· Sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.(2021-11-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]CA
Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]CA
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA