Boyle Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Lift Protections and Allow Drilling Off All US Coasts, Including Atlantic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle released the following statement upon the Trump Administration's release of its proposal to permit oil and gas drilling in all U.S. continental shelf waters, including protected areas of the Arctic and the Atlantic:

"I am appalled that the Trump Administration wants to lift protections and drill off the Atlantic coast, jeopardizing our beaches, wildlife, and coastal economies. Any spill would be absolutely devastating, and the sheer exploration is harmful to our delicate ecosystem. Even our Department of Defense opposes this proposal. I cosponsor legislation to prevent this from happening and will continue to fight against this reckless proposal – and all other efforts by the Trump Administration to auction off our natural resources and safe environment to the highest bidder."

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