U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5654: Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
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.
What the bill says
To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act . SECTION 2. Moratorium on oil and gas activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range Section 104 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, production, or any related activity for oil and gas development any area located in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (as designated by the Secretary of War as of that date of enactment). (2) Effect on certain leases The moratorium under paragraph (1) shall not affect valid existing leases in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection. (3) Critical use The moratorium under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date that the Secretary of War submits to Congress a certification that the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range is not of critical use. .
Sponsors
- Scott, Rick (R) · primary sponsor
- Moody, Ashley (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Energy
Common questions
- What is SB5654?
- SB5654 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act.
- What does SB5654 do?
- In its own words: To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5654?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5654?
- Scott, Rick (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5654?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5654
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