PROTECT Florida Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 25, 2021

Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act

This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.

Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4] · R–FL

Committees

Natural Resources Committee

14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2021
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 6212 · PROTECT Florida Act

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5707/BILLS-117hr5707ih.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5707

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2021-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5707/BILLS-117hr5707ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.5707, 117th Congress: PROTECT Florida Act

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5707

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2021-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5707/BILLS-117hr5707ih.htm

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