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US HR1172

US HR1172
California Clean Coast Act of 2023


summary

Introduced
02/24/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the California Clean Coast Act of 2023, permanently prohibits oil and gas leasing in the areas of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of California. However, it does not affect any existing leases issued before the enactment of this bill. The purpose of this legislation is to protect the California coastline from potential oil spills and environmental damage associated with offshore drilling activities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 03/22/2023)

Taxonomy

Energy
  • ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Environment
  • ‐ Coastal and Marine Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1172/all-info 02/25/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1172/BILLS-118hr1172ih.pdf 03/14/2023
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