West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

This bill would permanently stop the federal government from giving out new leases or other approvals to explore, drill, or produce oil and gas in federal waters off the West Coast. It applies to the offshore areas of Washington and Oregon, and all three planning areas off California. The bill’s short title is the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025. It amends current offshore law so the Secretary cannot issue any lease or authorization for oil or gas in these specific planning areas.

Key points

• What changes: No new federal leases or approvals for offshore oil and gas exploration, development, or production in the listed West Coast areas.
• Where it applies: Washington/Oregon; Northern California; Central California; Southern California planning areas, as defined in federal offshore planning maps.
• Who is affected: Federal agencies that issue offshore leases and oil and gas companies seeking new offshore projects in these areas.