United StatesFederal officials would restrict oil and gas development in Eglin’s range
If enacted, federal officials would stop offering areas in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range for oil and gas development, without affecting valid existing leases.
What it does
Federal officials would stop offering Eglin range areas for oil and gas development, without affecting leases valid at enactment. The restriction would end when the Secretary of War certifies to Congress that the range is not critical.
Argument forLimiting oil and gas development could reduce conflicts with military testing and training while preserving leases valid at enactment.
Argument againstThe restriction could prevent new oil and gas leases in the range, limiting where energy companies may pursue future projects.
More detail
Federal officials would stop offering covered areas for oil and gas leasing, preparations for leasing, production, or related development. The restriction would cover the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range as designated by the Secretary of War when enacted. Leases valid and in effect when enacted would remain unaffected. The restriction would end when the Secretary of War certifies to Congress that the range is not of critical use. The restriction would begin upon enactment.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 9Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 9Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
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