Bill · H.R. 2862· House(119-HR-2862)

Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act

Age: 48 years

California

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Mike Levin
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act," aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It specifically seeks to prohibit oil and gas leasing within the Southern California Planning Area. Under this proposal, the Secretary would be barred from issuing any leases or authorizations for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in that specific area. The planning area is defined by the document titled '2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program' dated September 2023.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8
The bill directly implements a prohibition on the production of oil and natural gas in the specified area.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill protects the Southern California coastal ecosystem from the potential environmental risks of oil and gas development.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
Prohibiting oil and gas leasing helps prevent future carbon emissions from new extraction projects.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill negatively impacts business owners in the oil and gas industry.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The prohibition may negatively impact unionized workers in the oil and gas industry.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-2
Reducing domestic oil production capabilities can contribute to higher energy costs.