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US HR5707

US HR5707
PROTECT Florida Act Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act


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Introduced
10/25/2021
In Committee
10/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the PROTECT Florida Act, proposes a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032. Specifically, it extends the existing moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico until 2032 and establishes a new moratorium in the Straits of Florida Planning Area and the southern part of the South Atlantic Planning Area off Florida's coast until June 30, 2029. The purpose of this bill is to preserve Florida's recreation, oceans, tourism, environment, and coastal towns by preventing new offshore oil and gas activities in these areas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 10/29/2021)

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