Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016

Bill 114 hr 1684, also known as the Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of oil spills that occur in foreign waters but have the potential to impact US coastlines and waters.

The bill aims to improve coordination and response efforts between the United States and foreign countries in the event of an oil spill. It requires the President to enter into agreements with foreign governments to establish protocols for responding to spills that could affect US waters. These agreements would outline procedures for sharing information, resources, and expertise in the event of a spill.

Additionally, the bill requires the President to develop a strategy for responding to oil spills in foreign waters that could impact the US. This strategy would include measures to prevent spills, mitigate their impact, and coordinate response efforts with foreign governments. Overall, the Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016 seeks to enhance the ability of the US to respond to oil spills in foreign waters and protect US coastlines and waters from the environmental and economic impacts of these spills.