The New England Coastal Protection Act would permanently prohibit the federal government from issuing oil and gas leases on the ocean floor off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The bill affects oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop energy resources in federal waters off New England, as well as coastal communities in those five states. The legislation contains no new federal funding requirements, as it simply restricts future leasing activity rather than establishing new programs. The bill was introduced in April 2025 by a group of senators from New England and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it awaits further consideration.
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