West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
Sponsor

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (9)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)Original· 2025-04-10
- Bernard Sanders (I-VT)Original· 2025-04-10
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)Original· 2025-04-10
- Edward J. Markey (D-MA)Original· 2025-04-10
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2025-04-10
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)Original· 2025-04-10
- Patty Murray (D-WA)Original· 2025-04-10
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2025-04-10
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Original· 2025-04-10
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-04-10
Source: Congress.gov
Plain-English Summary
This bill would restrict or prohibit oil and gas drilling and related activities in federal waters off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. It would affect energy companies that operate offshore oil and gas operations, while potentially protecting coastal communities and marine ecosystems from drilling-related risks and environmental damage.
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