HR3071Referred to Committee

Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-29
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (592 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (13)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

2025-04-29

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would increase financial penalties and criminal punishments for companies that illegally dump pollution into ocean waters or violate environmental laws at sea. This would affect shipping companies, oil and gas operations, and other industries that operate offshore, making violations more costly and creating stronger incentives to follow environmental rules. The stricter penalties aim to reduce ocean pollution and protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

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Environmental Protection
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