COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

# COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 would prohibit oil and natural gas drilling in certain coastal ocean areas. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to protect offshore waters from energy development by banning or restricting drilling permits and leases in designated regions. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect the oil and gas industry's ability to conduct offshore drilling operations, as well as coastal communities, environmental groups, and workers in the energy sector.

States with significant coastlines—particularly on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts—would be directly impacted by any drilling restrictions. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 2881) is in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the relevant House committee for review and debate but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. It was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone, a Democrat from New Jersey, in the 119th Congress.