A Washington state congressman calls for the U.S. Coast Guard to review and update oil spill response plans in anticipation of increased tanker traffic in the Salish Sea tied to a proposed pipeline project from Alberta to British Columbia. The congressman argues that shipping activity would likely rise once the pipeline moves oil for transport by tanker, increasing the risk profile for coastal areas along Washington and nearby waters. The proposal seeks an assessment of preparedness measures for potential spills, including how response plans account for changes in tanker numbers, routes, and operational conditions. While the request centers on U.S. federal oversight, it is framed as a preventive step that would help ensure coordinated readiness before any substantial increase in maritime traffic occurs. The reporting from outlets in Winnipeg and British Columbia describes the same core development: a U.S. lawmaker pressing for an official review and update of spill response planning linked to the expected impacts of the Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline.