Bill115th CongressFiled May 4, 2017Energy
S. 1041
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 4, 2017)
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to include Florida in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program.(Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program.)
Additionally, the bill extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing to June 30, 2027, in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
What just happenedMay 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 4, 2017
- May 4, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 4, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate