HR 3585
116th Congress
House
Energy
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
BEACHES in Florida Act
Introduced: June 27, 2019
Introduced by:
Rutherford, John H.
Republican
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Plain-English summary
Bolstering Economies, Anglers, Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Security in Florida Act or the BEACHES in Florida Act
This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida.
Specifically, the bill establishes a moratorium through June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration and leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida. The bill also extends to June 30, 2029, the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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