H. R. 9168, known as the "Plug Offshore Wells Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior to create an annual report on the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines. The report must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available online....
Simple Explanation
The "Plug Offshore Wells Act" wants the government to write a yearly report about how they are safely closing down old oil and gas wells and pipelines in the ocean. This report has to be shared with the people so everyone knows what's happening and how it's being done safely.