Bill · H.R. 2865· House(119-HR-2865)
New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Seth Magaziner
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025'', aims to stop oil and gas activities off the New England coast. It specifically amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The legislation prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas. This prohibition applies to the outer Continental Shelf waters off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8
The bill explicitly halts the expansion of fossil fuel production off the New England coast.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill provides enhanced environmental protection for the New England coastal waters by banning industrial extraction.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
Prohibiting new oil and gas leasing helps reduce potential future carbon emissions.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Energy and extraction-related businesses will be negatively impacted by the lease prohibition.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
Energy sector workers and unions may see reduced opportunities due to the lease prohibition.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-2
Limiting domestic energy supply could lead to upward pressure on energy prices.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of oil and gas activities: The bill prevents the Secretary from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in specific coastal areas. This provides a legal barrier against these specific industrial activities off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of energy development: The bill prevents the Secretary from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the outer Continental Shelf areas off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+8Improves Environmental Protections+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Public Land Management+4Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Reduces Gas Prices-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2Improves Economic Growth-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Young Adults+1Good For Business Owners-3Good For Union Workers-3
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
James HimesDemocrat · Connecticut
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard NealDemocrat · Massachusetts
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts