Bill · H.R. 2882· House(119-HR-2882)

Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025

Age: 57 years

California

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Jimmy Panetta
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025'', aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It specifically proposes to prohibit oil and gas leasing within the Central California Planning Area. If passed, the Secretary of the Interior would be barred from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in that specific region.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8
The bill specifically mandates a halt to fossil fuel-related activities in the specified coastal area.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill provides stronger environmental protections by preventing industrial development in the Central California Planning Area.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
By prohibiting oil and gas extraction, the bill helps reduce potential carbon emissions from that region.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill negatively impacts owners in the oil and gas extraction industry.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The bill may negatively impact fossil fuel industry labor unions.
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The prohibition on oil and gas leasing may prevent the creation of industry-specific jobs in the Central California Planning Area.