In CommitteeFiled Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D)
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The Plug Offshore Wells Act would mandate that offshore drilling operators plug their wells. It targets companies that own or operate offshore wells and aims to reduce environmental risks associated with abandoned or idle wells. The bill is intended to protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
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