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A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.
4/7/2025, 2:50 PM
Summary of Bill S 1566
Bill 110 s 1566, also known as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Amendment, aims to make improvements to the existing Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The bill seeks to enhance the regulations and procedures related to oil spills and pollution prevention in order to better protect the environment and public health.
Some key provisions of the bill include strengthening requirements for oil spill response plans, increasing penalties for violations of the Act, and improving coordination between federal agencies and state governments in responding to oil spills. The bill also includes provisions for enhancing research and technology development related to oil spill prevention and response.
Overall, the goal of Bill 110 s 1566 is to update and strengthen the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 in order to better address the challenges and risks associated with oil spills and pollution. The bill aims to ensure that the necessary measures are in place to protect our environment and communities from the harmful effects of oil pollution.
Some key provisions of the bill include strengthening requirements for oil spill response plans, increasing penalties for violations of the Act, and improving coordination between federal agencies and state governments in responding to oil spills. The bill also includes provisions for enhancing research and technology development related to oil spill prevention and response.
Overall, the goal of Bill 110 s 1566 is to update and strengthen the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 in order to better address the challenges and risks associated with oil spills and pollution. The bill aims to ensure that the necessary measures are in place to protect our environment and communities from the harmful effects of oil pollution.
Current Status of Bill S 1566
Bill S 1566 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2007. Bill S 1566 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2007. Bill S 1566's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 858. as of June 27, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1566
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1566
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1566
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