H.R. 2882

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Panetta · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources

Table of contents

• H.R. 2882
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area

• Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 43 U.S.C. 1337
  • (q) Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area
    • Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary of the Interior may not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in any area of the Central California Planning Area.