Platforms Ellen and Elly offshore near Long Beach, Calif in BSEE’s Pacific Region. Ellen (right) is a production platform connected by a walkway to Platform Elly (left), a processing platform for both Ellen and another platform, Eureka.
Credit: BSEE (File photo)

November 4, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Senator Rick Scott released the following:

Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of the American Shores Protection Act to codify President Trump’s moratorium on drilling off Florida’s Gulf of America and Atlantic Coasts. Senator Scott has worked with President Trump for years, both as governor and senator, to keep oil drilling off Florida’s pristine coasts which contribute to the state’s economy and serve as a critical military training space with the Gulf Test and Training Range.

Senator Rick Scott said, “As Floridians, we know how vital our beautiful beaches and coastal waters are to our state’s economy, environment, and way of life. It’s why I have fought for years to keep drilling off Florida’s coasts and worked closely with President Trump during his first term to ensure they remain protected with the president’s moratorium, which bans oil drilling through 2032. I am proud to put these efforts into law with the American Shores Protection Act. I will always work to keep Florida’s shores pristine and protect our natural treasures for generations to come.”

Senator Ashley Moody said, “As a fifth-generation Floridian, preserving our state’s natural beauty is deeply important to me and the millions of those who call the Sunshine State home—as well as those who come to visit and vacation. It is my mission to protect our state’s coastline for the next generation. Florida has made significant efforts to conserve its incredible natural resources, and I will continue this fight at the federal level. I appreciate my colleagues’ support as we work together to ensure oil drilling stays off our beaches and pass the American Shores Protection Act.”  

Source: Senator Rick Scott