United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 6068 — PROTECT Florida Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural 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 is in committee in the House. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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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 June 30, 2032.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    2022 → 2032

    The deadline for the Gulf Coast moratorium is extended 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, 2032.''.

    A new moratorium on oil and gas activities, including seismic testing, is established off the coast of Florida until June 30, 2032.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 530 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (530)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6068?
HR 6068 is sponsored by Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Patronis, Jimmy (Republican), Diaz-Balart, Mario (Republican), Gimenez, Carlos A. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Frankel, Lois (Democratic), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Salazar, Maria Elvira (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), Franklin, Scott (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), and Moskowitz, Jared (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6068?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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