Top Republicans say removal of oil spill liability cap needs to be permanent . The decades Oil Pollution Act caps liability at $ 10 billion . Democrats warn a removal of liability caps would create an oil monopoly . 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 . Republicans warn a removal of liability caps would create an oil monopoly . It `` could set back this nation 's energy future for decades , '' senator warns .