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HR 2849119th CongressIntroduced
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The West Coast Ocean Protection Act permanently prohibits oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the outer continental shelf off California, Oregon, and Washington, covering four planning areas.
Key Points
- 1Permanent prohibition of oil and gas leasing in specified planning areas
- 2Applies to Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California planning areas
- 3Overrides any other leasing authority
- 4No new leases or authorizations allowed
- 5Enforcement by the Secretary of the Interior
Impact Areas
Oil and gas industryCoastal communities and economiesMarine ecosystems and biodiversityFederal and state regulatory agenciesEnvironmental advocacy groups
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