COAST Anti-Drilling Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-16T15:50:25Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 617 COAST Anti-Drilling Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/16/2024, 3:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 617

Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act

This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil, natural gas, or other minerals in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast. Specifically, the prohibition applies to the Mid-Atlantic planning area, the South Atlantic planning area, the North Atlantic planning area, and the Straits of Florida.

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Current Status of Bill S 617

Bill S 617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 617 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 617's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 617

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 617

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 617

COAST Anti-Drilling Act

Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas.