Plug Offshore Wells Act
Sponsored by Dexter, Maxine (Democrat-OR-3) · House · Introduced Mar 26, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill requires the U.S. Department of the Interior to create an annual report on the decommissioning (removal and cleanup) of offshore oil and gas infrastructure, including wells, platforms, and pipelines. The report must be submitted to Congress and posted on a public website for transparency.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
In Committee
Mar 26, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Dexter, Maxine
Independent · OR-3
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