United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5707 — PROTECT Florida Act

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

  1. ✓
    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 117th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    2022 → 2032

    Extends the existing moratorium deadline from 2022 to 2032.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1431

    ``(g) Moratorium on Oil and Gas Leasing and Seismic Testing Off the Coast of Florida.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may not offer for oil and gas leasing, preleasing, or any related activity, including seismic testing, and may not issue a permit for oil and gas exploration in-- ``(A) any area in the Straits of Florida Planning Area; and ``(B) any area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of the State of Florida. ``(2) Application.--This subsection shall apply during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2029.''.

    Creates a new moratorium on oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Florida until June 30, 2029.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5707 do?
Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) 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.
Who sponsors HR 5707?
HR 5707 is sponsored by Rutherford, John H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5707?
This bill died with 117th 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.
Where can I track HR 5707?
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