Loading chat...
US HB6068
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Rutherford
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Extends the existing Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leasing moratorium from 2022 to 2032, and adds a prohibition on oil and gas exploration permits in the protected areas
-
Establishes a new moratorium on oil and gas leasing, preleasing, seismic testing, and exploration permits in the Straits of Florida Planning Area through June 30, 2032
-
Prohibits oil and gas activities in portions of the South Atlantic Planning Area south of Florida's northern seaward administrative boundary through June 30, 2032
-
Amends both the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to implement these protections
-
Introduced November 17, 2025 with bipartisan support from 14 Florida Representatives and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Description
PROTECT Florida Act Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act
Energy
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
11/17/2025