US HB3585 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida. Specifically, the bill establishes a moratorium through June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration and leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida. The bill also extends to June 30, 2029, the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.
Title
BEACHES in Florida Act Bolstering Economies, Anglers, Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Security in Florida Act
Sponsors
Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL] | Rep. Al Lawson [D-FL] | Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] |
Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] | Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL] |
Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] |
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Ross Spano [R-FL] | Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL] | Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL] |
Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Michael Waltz [R-FL] | Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL] | Rep. Val Demings [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2019-07-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. |
2019-06-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
2019-06-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Atlantic Ocean
Energy
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Energy
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3585/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3585/BILLS-116hr3585ih.pdf |