H.R. 8099In committeeEnvironment & energy
Interior Dept. must report on offshore well cleanup progress
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 8099 would require a public yearly report tracking whether offshore oil and gas companies are cleaning up old wells, platforms, and pipelines on time.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish a yearly public report on the cleanup and shutdown of old offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines in U.S. waters. The report must track missed deadlines, structures left on the ocean floor, pipeline removals, and any enforcement actions taken against companies that did not meet their obligations.
Who does it affect?
This bill directly affects the Department of the Interior and offshore oil and gas companies operating in U.S. waters. It also affects members of the public and policymakers who want to monitor whether companies are properly handling their old offshore infrastructure.
Why does it matter?
Without a regular public record, it can be difficult to know whether companies are meeting their legal cleanup deadlines or facing consequences when they do not. This report would make that information available to the public each year.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Plug Offshore Wells Act
- Introduced:
- March 26, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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