On November 7,2007 , a cargo vessel collided with the San Francisco Bay Bridge, while there was no structural damage to the bridge over 58,000 gallons of oil spilled out of the vessel into the bay.


This spill is a cause for grave concern for all who value the marvelous Bay and Pacific coastline. On November 19, Congresswoman Pelosi joined other congressional leaders for a field hearing held at the Presidio to assess the damage and to ensure a quick cleanup. It is imperative that we prevent future accidents and ensure that our responders are able to respond to emergencies such as this.


Congresswoman Pelosi sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General requesting an immediate investigation of the Coast Guard's response to the November 7 oil spill in San Francisco Bay, as well as the Coast Guard's emergency response capabilities in San Francisco Bay.