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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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, known as the California Clean Coast Act of 2025, permanently prohibits oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) located off the coast of California. Specifically, the bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to forbid any oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in these offshore areas starting from the date of the bill's enactment. The prohibition is comprehensive, overriding any other existing laws or provisions, with one key exception: the bill does not invalidate any oil and gas leases that were already issued before the bill's enactment. This means that existing offshore oil and gas leases in California's coastal waters will remain valid, but no new leases can be granted. The bill aims to protect California's coastal environment by preventing future oil and gas exploration and development in the offshore regions, reflecting growing concerns about environmental conservation and the potential ecological risks associated with offshore drilling.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (37)
Salud Carbajal (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Sam Liccardo (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Dave Min (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Nancy Pelosi (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2820/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2820/BILLS-119hr2820ih.pdf |
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