Bill · S. 1432· Senate(119-S-1432)
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2566)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. It aims to create a permanent prohibition on oil and gas activities off the West Coast. Specifically, it targets exploration, development, and production. These prohibitions would apply to the planning areas off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. The bill instructs the Secretary not to issue any leases or authorizations for these activities in the specified areas.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+9
The bill explicitly prohibits the production of oil and gas in specified coastal areas.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill provides significant environmental protection for the West Coast through industrial prohibition.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
By prohibiting oil and gas development, the bill helps reduce long-term carbon emissions.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would union members be better off under this?-4
Labor unions in the energy sector may lose jobs and economic standing due to this bill.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Energy-sector business owners will be negatively impacted by the prohibition.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3
The federal prohibition restricts the ability of coastal states to engage in oil and gas development.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Oil and Gas Activities: The bill prevents the issuance of any lease or authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in specific planning areas (Section 2, paragraph 1). This would ensure that the specified coastal areas are not used for these industrial purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Resource Development: The Secretary is prohibited from issuing leases or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California planning areas (Section 2, paragraph 1 and 2). This acts as a permanent halt to these specific energy activities in the described regions.
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+9Improves Environmental Protections+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Public Land Management+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Reduces Gas Prices-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Union Workers-4Good For Business Owners-3Good For Rural Residents-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2Improves Economic Growth-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Increase States Rights-3
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2566)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island