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American Shores Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3082| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prohibit new oil and natural gas activities in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Specifically, it prevents the Secretary from issuing any new leases or authorizations for exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas in these designated regions. This prohibition is set to remain in effect from the date of the bill's enactment until June 30, 2032 . The affected areas include the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, as defined by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, and both the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area. These planning areas are further specified as depicted in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program. It is important to note that this legislation does not impact any rights associated with leases that were issued prior to the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2468
American Shores Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-49
American Shores Protection Act of 2023
Oct 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2468
    American Shores Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-49
    American Shores Protection Act of 2023


  • October 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Energy

FloridaGeorgiaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMiningOil and gasSouth Carolina

American Shores Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3082| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill aims to prohibit new oil and natural gas activities in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Specifically, it prevents the Secretary from issuing any new leases or authorizations for exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas in these designated regions. This prohibition is set to remain in effect from the date of the bill's enactment until June 30, 2032 . The affected areas include the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, as defined by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, and both the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area. These planning areas are further specified as depicted in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program. It is important to note that this legislation does not impact any rights associated with leases that were issued prior to the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2468
American Shores Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-49
American Shores Protection Act of 2023
Oct 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2468
    American Shores Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-49
    American Shores Protection Act of 2023


  • October 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FloridaGeorgiaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMiningOil and gasSouth Carolina