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Alex Padilla: California’s coast is not Big Oil’s dumping ground. Offshore operators must meet strong safety and environmental…

On the recordJune 12, 2026
California’s coast is not Big Oil’s dumping ground. Offshore operators must meet strong safety and environmental standards — and if they profit from drilling, they should also be responsible for the full cost of cleanup and decommissioning.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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On introducing legislation for offshore oil accountability.

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