Bill · H.R. 2820· House(119-HR-2820)

California Clean Coast Act of 2025

Age: 62 years

California

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Salud Carbajal
Cosponsors: - 37 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``California Clean Coast Act of 2025'', aims to permanently stop oil and gas activities off the California coast. It specifically prohibits oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in areas of the outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of California. This prohibition begins on the date the Act is enacted. However, the law does not affect rights under leases that were already issued before the enactment date.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8
The bill directly targets and reduces the potential for future fossil fuel production off the California coast.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The prohibition of offshore drilling provides significant environmental protection for the California coastline.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
By halting new oil and gas activities, the bill contributes to lower carbon emissions.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Energy sector businesses will be negatively impacted by the prohibition of new leasing.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The prohibition of new leasing could lead to job losses for energy sector workers and their unions.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-2
Reducing domestic oil production could potentially lead to higher gas prices due to decreased supply.