Plug Offshore Wells Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-16T11:03:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4239 Plug Offshore Wells Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/16/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 4239

The bill "A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make publicly available on a website, a report on decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 26, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill S 4239

Bill S 4239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill S 4239 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2026. Bill S 4239's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of July 15, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4239

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4239

Plug Offshore Wells Act

A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make publicly available on a website, a report on decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines, and for other purposes.

Comments

Imran Chappell

1,091

5 months ago

This bill will allow for the abandonment of offshore wells without proper cleanup, posing a threat to our environment and coastal communities. It benefits big oil companies at the expense of our planet and future generations.