BEACHES in Florida Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 27, 2019)
Bolstering Economies, Anglers, Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Security in Florida Act or the BEACHES in Florida Act
This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida.
Specifically, the bill establishes a moratorium through June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration and leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida. The bill also extends to June 30, 2029, the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.
What just happenedJul 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House