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The bill protects West Coast marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods by banning new offshore leasing in specified areas, but does so at the cost of reduced regional energy development, potential higher energy costs, lost revenues, and localized job impacts with the risk of displacing production elsewhere.
Coastal communities and marine ecosystems along Washington, Oregon, and California will be protected from new offshore oil and gas leasing in four planning areas, preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Fishing communities and the tourism and recreation industries on the U.S. West Coast face a reduced risk of oil spills and related economic and public‑health harms.
Households and regional energy consumers could face higher energy costs or reduced supply flexibility because the bill limits domestic offshore oil and gas development options.
West Coast oil-and-gas workers and contractors are at risk of job losses from reduced offshore leasing and development activity.
Federal and state governments may receive less revenue from lease sales and royalties, reducing funds available for public programs or services.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Bars the Secretary from issuing any new oil or natural gas leases or authorizations in four West Coast offshore planning areas (WA/OR and Northern, Central, Southern CA).
Introduced April 10, 2025 by Jared Huffman · Last progress April 10, 2025
Prohibits the federal government from issuing any new oil or natural gas leases or authorizations for exploration, development, or production in four offshore planning areas off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The ban is absolute and applies regardless of other provisions of law. Existing leases or authorizations already in effect are not explicitly rescinded by this text.