To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10789 is a proposed law that would implement a pause, or moratorium, on all activities related to oil and gas production and exploration within a specific area known as the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range. The bill's title suggests it aims to stop these industrial activities within this designated zone.
The bill would directly impact oil and gas companies by preventing them from conducting new or continuing existing production and exploration operations within the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range. The specific consequences for these companies and any potential effects on energy supply or pricing are not detailed in the available information.
As of its introduction on October 9, 2026, H.R. 10789 has just begun its journey through Congress. It has been formally presented to the House of Representatives and sponsored by Representative Jimmy Patronis. The bill's next steps would involve being referred to relevant committees for review, where it could undergo hearings, amendments, and votes before potentially advancing to the full House and then the Senate. The full text of the bill, which would provide detailed provisions and scope, has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10789 do?
- H.R. 10789 is a proposed law that would implement a pause, or moratorium, on all activities related to oil and gas production and exploration within a specific area known as the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range. The bill's title suggests it aims to stop these industrial activities within this designated zone. The bill would directly impact oil and gas companies by preventing them from conducting new or continuing existing production and exploration operations within the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range. The specific consequences for these companies and any potential effects on energy supply or pricing are not detailed in the available information. As of its introduction on October 9, 2026, H.R. 10789 has just begun its journey through Congress. It has been formally presented to the House of Representatives and sponsored by Representative Jimmy Patronis. The bill's next steps would involve being referred to relevant committees for review, where it could undergo hearings, amendments, and votes before potentially advancing to the full House and then the Senate. The full text of the bill, which would provide detailed provisions and scope, has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10789 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10789 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10789?
- H.R. 10789 was sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Patronis [R-FL1] (Republican-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10789?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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