Search Results: keywords:"outer continental shelf"

  • H. R. 9273 — To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:314

    H.R. 9273 is a bill that proposes to prevent oil and gas companies from leasing areas on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England for exploration, development, or production. The bill specifically amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that no...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9273 is a plan to keep big companies from digging for oil and gas in the ocean areas off the coasts of some New England states like Maine and Massachusetts. This is meant to help protect the ocean and the animals that live there.

  • S. 4852 — To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:299

    S. 4852, titled the “New England Coastal Protection Act,” is a bill introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2024. The bill seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the leasing of areas for oil and gas exploration or production off the coasts of New...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, this bill wants to stop anyone from looking for or getting oil and gas from the ocean near the New England states, because they want to keep those areas safe from drilling.