BEACH Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 583

119th Congress

BEACH Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill would extend a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean until 2032. It aims to protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the risks of drilling activities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

SponsorDavid P. Joyce (R-OH)

Introduced6/2/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

BEACH Act of 2025

This bill would extend a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean until 2032. It aims to protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the risks of drilling activities.

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This bill would extend a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean until 2032. It aims to protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the risks of drilling activities.

Bill Number: 583
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: BEACH Act of 2025
Bill Number: 583
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Summary: This bill would extend a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean until 2032. It aims to protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the risks of drilling activities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean until 2032. It aims to protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the risks of drilling activities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

American Shores Protection Act of 2023 This bill extends a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico through June 30, 2032, and expands the moratorium to include the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the current moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico until 2032
Expands the drilling ban to include the South Atlantic and Straits of Florida planning areas
Seeks to safeguard coastal regions, environments, and economies from the potential impacts of offshore drilling

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect coastal communities, businesses, and ecosystems in the regions covered by the expanded drilling moratorium. It could help protect local environments and economies that rely on tourism, fishing, and other industries sensitive to oil and gas activities. However, it may also limit energy production and economic opportunities in those areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Florida

Georgia

Gulf of Mexico

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Mining

Oil and gas

South Carolina

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

583, 119th Congress (2025). "BEACH Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-583

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