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This bill aims to protect the coastal regions of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina by prohibiting oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production in specific areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from the date of enactment until June 30, 2032. The bill specifically blocks leasing or authorization for oil and gas activities in three key marine areas: the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (as defined in the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act), the South Atlantic Planning Area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area, as outlined in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program. The legislation expresses Congressional support for a 2020 Presidential memorandum that withdrew certain OCS areas from leasing, and importantly, it does not invalidate any existing leases issued prior to the bill's enactment. By restricting new oil and gas exploration in these environmentally sensitive coastal regions, the bill seeks to protect marine ecosystems, coastal economies, and the natural resources of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3082/all-info