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Introduced
07/26/2021
07/26/2021
In Committee
08/09/2021
08/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on drilling off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the American Shores Protection Act, would amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until June 30, 2032. It would also expand the moratorium to include areas in the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area, as designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The bill would allow the Secretary to issue leases in these areas for environmental conservation purposes, such as shore protection, beach restoration, and habitat protection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (17)
Michael Waltz (R)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Bill Posey (R),
John Rutherford (R),
María Salazar (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 08/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4696/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4696/BILLS-117hr4696ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4696/BILLS-117hr4696ih.pdf.pdf |
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