United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 583 — American Shores Protection Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill extends the drilling moratorium off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina coasts until 2032.

This bill amends an existing law to extend the moratorium on oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until June 30, 2032. It allows for some environmental exceptions for leasing if it's for conservation purposes.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill may help protect marine environments by extending the moratorium on drilling.

Summary

To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on drilling off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until June 30, 2032, and adds specific areas to the moratorium while allowing for environmental exceptions.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    June 30, 2022 → June 30, 2032

    This change extends the current moratorium on drilling for an additional 10 years.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    or

    This change modifies the list of conditions under which the moratorium applies by adding to the criteria.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    the period at the end → a semicolon

    This change alters punctuation to facilitate the addition of new clauses to the list.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    any area in the South Atlantic Planning Area (as designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as of the date of enactment of this paragraph); or any area in the Straits of Florida Planning Area (as designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as of the date of enactment of this paragraph).

    This change adds two specific planning areas to the existing moratorium.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    The moratoria under paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) shall not affect valid existing leases in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection.

    This change ensures that the new moratorium does not impact existing valid leases.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection.

    This change allows for exceptions to the moratorium for specific environmental purposes.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 583 do?
To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on drilling off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 583?
HR 583 is sponsored by Waltz, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 583?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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