Requests the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to study the medium and long range health effects of the British Petroleum Oil Spill of 2010.
Directs the Dept. of Environmental Quality to investigate the use of dispersants
Requests the president of the United States to utilize all the resources of the federal government to stop the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and to minimize its impacts on the state of Louisiana, its citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries, and to expedite any necessary permits and to waive or suspend any federal requirements as necessary in order to protect Louisiana's coast, marshes, estuaries, citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries.
Commends the first responders of Louisiana for their swift action to combat the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Requests BP P.L.C. to institute medical monitoring and treatment, and to publish advisory medical protocols to all Louisiana residents and clean-up workers who were exposed to chemicals related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Requests all relevant state and federal agencies to devote all available resources to stop the flow of oil at the former site of the Deepwater Horizon rig.
Directs local, state, and federal governmental agencies to work in close coordination, in order to minimize damage to Louisiana's natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and to utilize all available resources to protect and support Louisiana residents and businesses affected by the spill.
Urges and requests the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to investigate any health conditions suffered by responders to the Transocean Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and provide direction for the long-term health care of these individuals
Requests the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security to receive proposals on stopping the Deepwater Horizon oil leak and on the cleanup of such leak, and to forward such proposals to the appropriate state agency for analysis.
Directs British Petroleum to hire Louisiana residents and businesses to assist in the cleanup efforts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and to expedite consideration of all alternative methods of cleanup, as well as procedures to slow or stop the leak.