Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 12, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 5958
Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 12, 2021)
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.
What just happenedNov 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in HouseNov 12, 2021
- Nov 24, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House