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BEACHES in Florida Act

USA116th CongressHR-3585| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2019
John H. Rutherford

John H. Rutherford

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (19)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Ross Spano (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 16, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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BEACHES in Florida Act

USA116th CongressHR-3585| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2019
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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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 16, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
John H. Rutherford

John H. Rutherford

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (19)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Ross Spano (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