Bill > S1472

This bill aims to permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of New England states, specifically Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Outer Continental Shelf refers to the underwater lands and seabed located beyond state territorial waters but before international waters, which are typically used for offshore energy exploration and production. By amending Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the bill would prevent the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any new leases for oil or natural gas exploration, development, or production in these coastal areas, effectively protecting the marine environment and coastal ecosystems of the New England region from potential offshore drilling activities. The bill represents a proactive measure to safeguard the coastal waters and marine resources of these Northeastern states from potential environmental risks associated with offshore energy extraction.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1472/all-info