**Biden Imposes Comprehensive Offshore Drilling Ban Amid Transition of Power**

Fri Jul 04 2025 07:22:59 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Biden Imposes Comprehensive Offshore Drilling Ban Amid Transition of Power**

**New restrictions on offshore drilling cover major U.S. coastlines as Biden acts before Trump's inauguration.**


**President Biden's recent ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling aims to protect coastal ecosystems, though it faces potential challenges under forthcoming Trump administration policies.**

The Biden administration has announced an extensive ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling, which encompasses vast sections of the U.S. coastline, including the entire Atlantic coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Pacific coast, specifically off California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska's Bering Sea. President Biden's move is seen as a last-minute effort to solidify climate policy ahead of Donald Trump's expected return to the presidency.

The ban, which covers over 625 million acres of U.S. waters, has been framed by Biden as a necessary step to prevent irreversible damage to coastal ecosystems and recreational areas, stating, "Drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage...and is unnecessary to meet our nation's energy needs." This action is grounded in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953, a legal tool that allows presidents to withdraw areas from oil leasing and drilling.

Trump has expressed his intent to swiftly overturn the ban upon taking office, labeling it "ridiculous" and framing Biden's decision as a political retaliation against his supporters. However, challenges may arise as U.S. law does not grant presidents the authority to simply revoke prior bans. A 2019 court ruling indicates that a reversal may require Congressional approval, as the current Republican-held Congress may be pivotal in navigating this legislative hurdle. Furthermore, Trump's previous actions illustrate the complexity of this issue; he once utilized the same law to protect Florida's waters, indicating the potential for his administration to balance political ambitions with legislative realities.

Environmental advocates have applauded Biden's decision, viewing it as a necessary shield for essential coastal regions, while industry representatives like Mike Sommers from the American Petroleum Institute argue that the ban undermines U.S. energy security. The debate encapsulates the broader discourse surrounding fossil fuel reliance, climate change, and the viability of alternative energy sources, with experts suggesting that decreasing fossil fuel demand is crucial for mitigating climate risks.

Trump's impending administration may still push back against Biden's environmental policies, setting the stage for a legal showdown on the future direction of U.S. energy policy. The anticipated conflict underscores the polarized perspectives around energy production and environmental sustainability in American political discourse. As this issue evolves, it will not only influence policy and the economy but will also reflect broader societal attitudes toward climate action in the face of changing political leadership.

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