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BillHR 6068 · 119

PROTECT Florida Act

Introduced
Nov 17, 2025
Cosponsors
16
Traction
0
Last Action
Nov 17, 2025

Bill Summary

Protects Florida's coastal areas by restricting offshore oil and gas drilling. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to prevent leasing for drilling in certain areas off the coast of Florida.

Sponsored By

John H. Rutherford
Republican · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 17, 2025
  3. Nov 17, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects residents and businesses in coastal Florida communities by potentially reducing the risk of oil spills and protecting local ecosystems. It also impacts the oil and gas industry by limiting their ability to drill in certain areas off the coast of Florida.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
17backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican14
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 19%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (16)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Natural Resources
IntroducedNov 17, 2025
Last UpdatedNov 17, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.