Bill · S. 3082· Senate(119-S-3082)
American Shores Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/30/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The American Shores Protection Act of 2025 aims to stop oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production in specific parts of the outer Continental Shelf. This prohibition covers areas off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The ban applies to the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the South Atlantic Planning Area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area. These restrictions would begin on the date the Act is enacted and last until June 30, 2032. The bill also notes that existing leases issued before the enactment of this subsection will not be affected.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+6
The bill directly stops the production of new fossil fuels in the specified offshore areas through 2032.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill protects coastal environments by preventing new energy extraction in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill helps reduce carbon emissions by prohibiting the development of new oil and natural gas resources.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill negatively impacts businesses involved in the oil and gas industry by preventing new leases.
Is this likely to create jobs?-3
The bill prohibits new oil and natural gas exploration and development which limits potential job creation in the energy sector.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2
The bill may negatively affect coastal rural communities that rely on the energy industry for economic activity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of energy activities in specific offshore areas: By preventing the Secretary from issuing new leases or authorizations for oil and natural gas exploration, development, or production, the bill stops new energy projects in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the South Atlantic Planning Area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area through June 30, 2032 (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of energy resource development: The bill prevents the Secretary from issuing any lease or authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the specified areas off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina until June 30, 2032 (Section 3).
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+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3Good For Rural Residents-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 2/12/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- 10/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida