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To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2029, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5014| House 
| Updated: 2/22/2018
John H. Rutherford

John H. Rutherford

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • February 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2029, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5014| House 
| Updated: 2/22/2018
Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • February 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
John H. Rutherford

John H. Rutherford

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atlantic OceanFloridaGulf of MexicoLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas