Plug Offshore Wells Act

HR 9168, the Plug Offshore Wells Act, requires the U.S. Department of the Interior to issue annual reports starting two years after the law's enactment. These reports must detail the number of decommissioning applications received, wells/platforms not decommissioned on time, approvals for decommissioning in place, pipeline removal status, and enforcement actions related to offshore oil and gas operations. The reports will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available online. This bill directly affects the Department of the Interior's reporting obligations and provides transparency on offshore decommissioning compliance.