HR 5707 117th Congress House Energy

PROTECT Florida Act

Introduced: October 25, 2021 Introduced by: Rutherford, John H. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Oct 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Oct 25, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Oct 25, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act

This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.

Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.

What's happening now October 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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