NO SPILLS Act of 2024

The NO SPILLS Act of 2024 amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 and Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to strengthen environmental protections for coastal communities affected by deepwater port operations. The bill increases financial liability limits for spills from $22 million to $70 million, requires 90-day public comment periods for port projects, and mandates active outreach to environmental justice communities. It adds new environmental review criteria that specifically consider impacts on low-income communities, climate change, and the transition to renewable energy. The legislation also requires a programmatic environmental impact statement for all Gulf of Mexico deepwater port projects before new licenses can be issued, and prohibits federal funding for liquefied natural gas research. This bill directly affects deepwater port operators, coastal communities, and federal agencies responsible for environmental reviews and permitting.