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H.R. 5014 (115th)

PROTECT Florida Act

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Introduced

14 February 2018

Last action

22 February 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

11 August 2025

Environment · Energy

Summary

Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 February 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

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