Top Democrats say removal of oil spill liability cap needs to be permanent . Democratic leaders on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee , however , said during a hearing Wednesday that the caps need to be permanently lifted under the law . The 1990 Oil Pollution Act caps liability at $ 75 million . Score: 6 It `` could set back this nation 's energy future for decades , '' senator warns .
Top Democrats say removal of oil spill liability cap needs to be permanent . The 1990 Oil Pollution Act caps liability at $ 75 million . Score: 6 It `` could set back this nation 's energy future for decades , '' senator warns .