American Shores Protection Act

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Bill Number

HR 4696

Introduced

Jul 26, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Energy Florida Georgia Gulf of Mexico Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Mining Oil and gas South Carolina

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Summary

American Shores Protection Act

This bill extends a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico through June 30, 2032, and expands the moratorium to include the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area.

Actions

Aug 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 26, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 26, 2021

Introduced in House

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