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SB5654: Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act

: Rick Scott (R-US) : Oct 4, 2026 Updated: Sep 30, 2026
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  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.

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This bill would stop oil and gas drilling and exploration in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, an area off Florida's coast used by the military for testing weapons and training. The moratorium means no new oil or gas leases or activities could happen in this zone. The bill was sponsored by Senator Rick Scott and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. It is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for review.

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