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Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Arctic Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf

This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing or extending any lease or authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral on Arctic areas of the outer Continental Shelf. The bill defines the term 'Arctic' by referencing the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
Key points
Prohibits the issuance or extension of leases for oil, natural gas, or mineral exploration and production in Arctic areas of the outer Continental Shelf.
Amends Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to incorporate this prohibition.
Defines the term 'Arctic' according to Section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3201
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3201.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the issuance or extension of leases for oil, natural gas, or mineral exploration and production in Arctic areas of the outer Continental Shelf.
  • Amends Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to incorporate this prohibition.
  • Defines the term 'Arctic' according to Section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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.

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Environment Economy