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HR 6053 111th Congress House

To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.

Introduced: July 30, 2010 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Administrative law and regulatory proceduresExecutive Office of the PresidentGovernment liabilityIntergovernmental relations
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Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gasPollution liabilityState and local finance
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Aug 2, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 30, 2010
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 2, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require regulations governing the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to ensure that a state or political subdivision receives payment for eligible removal costs not later than 30 days after submitting a claim for such costs.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6053: To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6053/
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"H.R. 6053: To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6053/.
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H.R. 6053, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6053/.
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[H.R. 6053: To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6053/)
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