This bill would permanently ban oil and gas leasing on federal waters off the coast of New England, covering the outer Continental Shelf areas near Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The prohibition would prevent the federal government from issuing any leases for exploring, developing, or producing oil or natural gas in these waters. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of New England representatives in August 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The legislation contains no specific funding requirements since it restricts rather than authorizes activities. This ban would affect energy companies interested in offshore drilling operations in the region and would protect New England's coastal waters from oil and gas development.
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