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S. 1432119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
Introduced:
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S 1432 would permanently bar new federal offshore oil and gas leases off California, Oregon, and Washington.
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The bill would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently ban new oil and gas leases or permits in four federal ocean planning areas off Washington, Oregon, and California. Existing approved leases would remain unaffected, but no new ones could be issued in these zones.
This affects oil and gas companies seeking offshore drilling rights on the West Coast, coastal and fishing communities concerned about spills, and environmental groups. Senator Padilla and Democratic co-sponsors introduced the bill.
The ban would remain in place indefinitely, regardless of future political or market conditions, unless Congress later changes the law again.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2566)