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RepublicanBill · S. 109· Senate(119-S-109)

Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025

Rep. Cassidy
Age: 69 years
Louisiana
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Bill Cassidy
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct at least 20 offshore lease sales over a 10-year period. These sales must include at least 74,000,000 acres in the Gulf of Mexico Region Program Area for each sale. The Act establishes specific deadlines for these sales, starting as early as March 31, 2026. It also provides specific instructions on how to handle litigation regarding environmental reviews to prevent delays in lease and permit processing. Additionally, the bill amends existing moratoriums on oil and gas leasing in specific areas.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides more certainty and faster lease issuance for energy companies.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+5

    The mandate for at least 20 offshore lease sales is likely to stimulate job creation in the oil and gas energy sector.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+5

    Expanding offshore oil and gas leasing is intended to bolster energy production and economic activity.

The opposite· 3 of 6

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

    The bill explicitly mandates an increase in fossil fuel production through at least 20 lease sales.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-7

    The bill mandates a large-scale increase in oil and gas production, which contributes to higher carbon emissions.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The bill limits the ability of courts to vacate leases due to environmental review violations.