American Shores Protection Act

The American Shores Protection Act (S. 2468) would extend a current ban on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico for an additional ten years, through June 30, 2032. The bill also expands this protection to include the South Atlantic and the Straits of Florida, effectively prohibiting energy exploration and development in these coastal waters.

For citizens, this legislation aims to protect coastal economies and environments by preventing potential oil spills and industrial activity near popular beaches and marine habitats. While the bill safeguards tourism and fishing industries in these regions, it also limits the expansion of domestic offshore energy production in those specific areas for the duration of the moratorium.