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H.R. 2881: Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

This bill is titled the **Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act of 2025**. It aims to make significant changes to the management of offshore natural resources in the United States, specifically regarding oil and gas exploration and production.

Key Provisions

  • The bill seeks to permanently ban oil and gas leasing, exploration, or production in specific planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). These areas include:
    • The North Atlantic planning area.
    • The Mid-Atlantic planning area.
    • The South Atlantic planning area.
    • The Straits of Florida planning area.
  • The legislation amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which previously outlined the regulations for resource extraction in offshore areas.

Goals of the Legislation

  • Protect marine ecosystems from potential harm caused by offshore drilling.
  • Preserve the quality and accessibility of coastal areas for tourism and recreation.
  • Support economic stability in regions that rely on clean oceans and tourism.

Implications

  • If enacted, this bill would ensure that no new leases for drilling can be issued in the designated areas.
  • This action could lead to significant shifts in energy resource management and influence national energy policy.

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Sponsors

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Actions

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Date Action
Apr. 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Apr. 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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