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Introduced
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
In Committee
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.
AI Summary
This bill, the New England Coastal Protection Act of 2024, aims to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the New England states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It proposes to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prevent the Secretary from issuing any leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in these coastal areas.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Seth Magaziner (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Katherine Clark (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
John Larson (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 08/02/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Environment
- ‐ Coastal and Marine Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9273/all-info | 08/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9273/BILLS-118hr9273ih.pdf | 09/06/2024 |
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