Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2016)
Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016
This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to revise requirements governing the liability of parties that are responsible for oil discharges from offshore facilities into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Currently, responsible parties are liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million. The bill: (1) removes the cap of $75 million on liability, and (2) makes the responsible parties liable for all covered damages. Covered damages includes damages for: (1) loss of natural resources, property, revenue, or profits; or (2) costs of providing increased public services during or after removal activities, such as fire protection.
What just happenedNov 30, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 30, 2016
- Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 30, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House