HB5373: Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes.
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This bill would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which is the main federal law regulating water pollution. It increases the financial penalties (fines) and criminal punishments for companies or individuals responsible for oil spills. The bill was introduced by six members of Congress and is currently at the early stage of the legislative process. All sponsors represent California districts. The bill has not yet been assigned to a or voted on.
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HB5373: Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
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Sponsors
Ted Lieu
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Julia Brownley
Mike Levin
Katie Porter
Nanette Barragan
Salud Carbajal