New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025

This bill would ban new federal offshore oil and gas activity in New England. It says the government may not issue leases to explore, drill, or produce oil or natural gas in federal waters off Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.

In plain terms, it stops future offshore drilling projects in these areas. That could help protect coastal waters, fishing, and tourism from drilling risks, while also limiting new oil and gas development nearby.

• Who is affected: Energy companies; coastal communities in ME, NH, MA, RI, and CT
• What changes: No new federal leases for offshore oil and gas exploration, drilling, or production in these waters
• Where: Federal waters off the New England states listed above
• When: The ban would take effect if the bill becomes law