American Shores Protection Act of 2023

The American Shores Protection Act of 2023 extends a moratorium on offshore oil and gas leasing along the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until June 30, 2032. It specifically adds two new areas - the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area - to the existing moratorium. The bill ensures existing oil and gas leases remain valid but allows exceptions for environmental projects like shore protection, beach restoration, wetlands conservation, and habitat preservation. This directly affects federal leasing decisions and the offshore energy industry in these coastal states.