Bill · H.R. 2849· House(119-HR-2849)

West Coast Ocean Protection 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: Jared Huffman
Cosponsors: - 39 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It aims to create a permanent prohibition on oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the outer Continental Shelf. This prohibition would specifically apply to the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. The bill directs the Secretary to stop issuing leases or any other authorizations for these activities in specific planning areas.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+9
The bill explicitly prohibits the production of oil and natural gas in the designated areas.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The prohibition provides long-term protection for the marine ecosystems of the West Coast.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
By prohibiting oil and gas extraction, the bill significantly reduces potential carbon emissions from those activities.

The opposite· 3 of 7

Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Energy sector businesses will face a permanent prohibition on expansion in these areas.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
Workers in the oil and gas industry will lose potential job opportunities and union presence in these areas.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-2
Reducing domestic oil production can potentially lead to higher energy prices due to lower supply.