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H.R. 3585

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BEACHES in Florida Act
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · July 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
June 27, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. John RutherfordR
Cosponsors (19)
10D 9R
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Bolstering Economies, Anglers, Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Security in Florida Act or the BEACHES in Florida Act This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida. Specifically, the bill establishes a moratorium through June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration and leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida. The bill also extends to June 30, 2029, the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.

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