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.
Pauses oil and gas exploration and production in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.
In the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee since Sept. 30, 2026, 5 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
The bill concerns whether oil and gas activity should be allowed in a designated test and training range. It would establish a moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Pause oil and gas activity
Would establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.
The measure would restrict oil and gas exploration and production in an area designated for test and training activities. The practical effect would be to limit those activities in the range while the moratorium applies.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Scott with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Energy and Natural Resources
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 30, 2026ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES NOWSEP 30, 2026In committee for 5 daysNo hearing yet
- 5 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
At day 5, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Sen. Scott’s record: sponsored 189 bills this Congress. 18 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Ashley MoodyR-FLORIGINAL
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