Bill > HR6068

This bill, known as the PROTECT Florida Act, extends and establishes moratoriums on oil and gas leasing and exploration activities along Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts until June 30, 2032. Specifically, the bill amends existing legislation to prevent the Secretary of the Interior from offering oil and gas leases or issuing exploration permits in two key areas: the Straits of Florida Planning Area and the South Atlantic Planning Area south of Florida's northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary. The moratorium, which builds upon the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, aims to protect Florida's coastal environment, tourism, and recreation by prohibiting oil and gas exploration activities, including seismic testing, in these sensitive marine regions. By extending the existing moratorium from 2022 to 2032, the bill provides long-term protection for Florida's coastal ecosystems and economy.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6068/all-info