Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

House Bill

H.R. 3978

119th Congress

Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act would prohibit the federal government from allowing any new offshore oil and gas drilling along the Southern California coast. This aims to protect the local environment and beaches from potential oil spills and other damage caused by drilling operations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

SponsorEmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)

Introduced9/26/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act would prohibit the federal government from allowing any new offshore oil and gas drilling along the Southern California coast. This aims to protect the local environment and beach

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The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act would prohibit the federal government from allowing any new offshore oil and gas drilling along the Southern California coast. This aims to protect the local environment and beaches from potential oil spills and other damage caused by drilling operations.

Bill Number: 3978
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act
Bill Number: 3978
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Summary: The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act would prohibit the federal government from allowing any new offshore oil and gas drilling along the Southern California coast. This aims to protect the local environment and beaches from potential oil spills and other d

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act would prohibit the federal government from allowing any new offshore oil and gas drilling along the Southern California coast. This aims to protect the local environment and beaches from potential oil spills and other damage caused by drilling operations.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in the Southern California planning area of the Outer Continental Shelf.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in the Southern California planning area of the Outer Continental Shelf
Prevents the Department of the Interior from issuing any new leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production in this region
Seeks to protect the local coastal environment, beaches, and wildlife from the risks and impacts of offshore drilling

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect oil and gas companies that currently operate or plan to expand drilling operations off the Southern California coast. It would prevent them from obtaining new federal leases to drill in this area, limiting their ability to extract and produce oil and natural gas resources there. This would likely have an economic impact on these companies, as well as potentially on energy prices and supply in the region. However, the bill is aimed at safeguarding the local coastal communities, environment, and natural resources from the threats posed by offshore drilling.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3978, 119th Congress (2025). "Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3978