The PROTECT Florida Act establishes a moratorium on oil and gas leasing, exploration, and related activities (including seismic testing) off Florida's coasts through June 30, 2032. The bill extends an existing Gulf of Mexico moratorium that was set to expire in 2022 and creates a new Atlantic coast moratorium covering the Straits of Florida and the South Atlantic planning area south of Florida's boundary. The legislation, introduced by a bipartisan group of Florida representatives, aims to protect the state's recreation, tourism, and coastal economies by preventing federal oil and gas permits in these waters. No new federal funding is specified in the bill, as it primarily restricts future leasing activities rather than appropriating money. The moratorium remains in effect until the end of fiscal year 2032, unless Congress acts to modify or extend it.
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