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Moratorium on Oil and Gas Leasing on California's Central Coast

This bill aims to halt new oil and gas leasing on public lands along California's Central Coast. It means no new drilling can begin until comprehensive environmental impact assessments are completed. The goal is to protect air and water quality, climate, wildlife, and the health and well-being of local communities, including low-income and minority groups.
Key points
Halts new oil and gas leases on public lands of California's Central Coast.
Requires additional environmental impact assessments, including on air and water quality, climate, seismicity, and plant and animal species.
Special consideration for impacts on low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will review and comment on environmental assessment findings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_433
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Process start date: 2023-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

California Central Coast Conservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_433.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Halts new oil and gas leases on public lands of California's Central Coast.
  • Requires additional environmental impact assessments, including on air and water quality, climate, seismicity, and plant and animal species.
  • Special consideration for impacts on low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will review and comment on environmental assessment findings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy