What does Preamble of New England Coastal Protection Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England,' aims to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 10, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of New England Coastal Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the New England Coastal Protection Act.

What does PROHIBITION OF OIL AND GAS LEASING ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL of New England Coastal Protection Act do?

This section amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases for oil and natural gas exploration, development, or production. The prohibition applies to areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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New England Coastal Protection Act

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

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The bill prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and natural gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
This legislation amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to enact this prohibition.
The New England Coastal Protection Act formally designates this bill's title.

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