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119-s-1445119th Congress

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits oil, gas, and other mineral leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. The bill would add subsection (q) to Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and bar the Secretary of the Interior from issuing or extending any lease or other authorization for exploration, development, or production in Arctic areas as defined in the Arctic Research and Policy Act, overriding conflicting laws.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Ban on Arctic offshore leasing

This bill would ban federal leases and permits for oil, natural gas, or other minerals in Arctic parts of the Outer Continental Shelf. 'Arctic' would be defined by section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act (15 U.S.C. 4111). The ban would apply even if another law allowed leasing. The Secretary of the Interior would be forbidden to issue or extend those leases or authorizations. If enacted, companies and investors with Arctic offshore plans could not get or renew federal permission. The ban would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

Roll Call Votes

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