HR 4696 United States House · 117th Congress

American Shores Protection Act

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.

Issues: ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2021

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Introduced Jul 26, 2021 Last action Aug 9, 2021

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Aug 9, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Jul 26, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Jul 26, 2021

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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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