H.R. 2865

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.

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

Table of contents

• H.R. 2865
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on outer Continental Shelf off coast of New England

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on outer Continental Shelf off coast of New England

• 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 of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of outer Continental Shelf
    • Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary may not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.