New England Coastal Protection Act

The New England Coastal Protection Act prohibits the federal government from issuing new leases for oil and gas exploration and production in federal offshore areas off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This law amendment adds a specific ban to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, blocking future leasing in these designated coastal waters. The bill directly affects the federal government's leasing authority and any companies seeking to develop oil or gas resources in this region. It does not impact existing leases or activities but prevents new development in the specified offshore areas.