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Ban on New Oil and Gas Drilling in the North Atlantic Ocean.

This bill establishes a permanent prohibition on issuing new leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production in the North Atlantic Planning Area of the Outer Continental Shelf. The goal is to protect marine environments and coastal ecosystems from drilling risks. Importantly, existing leases issued before the law's enactment remain valid.
Key points
Permanent ban on new oil and gas drilling permits in the designated North Atlantic offshore area.
Protection of marine life and coastal economies (like fishing and tourism) by preventing future drilling activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_956
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-09