Offshore Parity Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-05T08:07:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8542 Offshore Parity Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/5/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8542

The bill titled "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the delegation of authority to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to manage certain expanded submerged lands, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 28, 2026, as H.R. 8542.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8542

Bill HR 8542 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8542 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8542's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of June 3, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8542

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8542

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the delegation of authority to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to manage certain expanded submerged lands, and for other purposes.