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DemocratBill · H.R. 2886· House(119-HR-2886)

Defend our Coast Act

Rep. Ross
Age: 63 years
North Carolina
Introduced
4/10/2025
Last activity
4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Deborah Ross
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Defend our Coast Act," proposes an amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It seeks to withdraw the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic Planning Area from disposition. Specifically, it would prohibit the Secretary from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in that area. The Mid-Atlantic Planning Area is defined by the depiction in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program from September 2023.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8

    The bill explicitly prohibits the production of oil and gas in the specified area.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7

    Withdrawing these areas from leasing provides stronger protections for the marine environment.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5

    Stopping oil and gas development in the Mid-Atlantic helps reduce potential carbon emissions.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-5

    Energy sector business owners face direct restrictions due to this bill.

  • Would union members be better off under this?-3

    Workers in the oil and gas industry may see reduced opportunities.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?-2

    Prohibiting oil and gas leases may limit future job creation in the energy sector.