H.R. 2862 is a proposed law that aims to change the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act by stopping any oil and gas leasing in the Southern California Planning Area. The bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary from granting any leases or permissions for exploring or extracting...
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H.R. 2862 is a bill that wants to stop drilling for oil and gas in a specific area off the coast of Southern California to help protect the ocean and beaches. It was introduced to Congress, and they are now discussing whether or not to make it a law.