S. 3473 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
S. 3473 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 9, 2010, sponsored by Harry Reid. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 111-191
What it does
Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to exempt advances to the Coast Guard in connection with the explosion on, and sinking of, the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon from the requirement that amounts in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund shall be available only as provided in annual appropriations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2010
- Passed the SenateJun 9, 2010
- Passed the HouseJun 10, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJun 14, 2010
- Became lawJun 15, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-191. (Jun 15, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 10, 2010 · Passed410–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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