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Press Release: Patronis Files House Companion Bill to Limit Gulf Drilling Near Eglin Test Range

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Patronis filed legislation to restrict new Gulf drilling near Eglin’s military test range, citing readiness and economic concerns.

Investivoq AI Summary

Bill filed in House: Congressman Jimmy Patronis said he filed a House companion bill to legislation introduced by Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. The measure would restrict new oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of America to protect the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.

Bill details and rationale: The release says the proposal would stop new drilling activity in the range, leave existing leases in place, and end the moratorium only if the Secretary of War determines the range is no longer critical. Patronis said the goal is to protect military readiness and, in his words, shield the region from future exploration.

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Jimmy Patronis Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Jimmy Patronis is worth $9.1M, as of October 16th, 2026. This is the 124th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Patronis has approximately $1.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

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Jimmy Patronis Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jimmy Patronis:

  • H.R.10789: Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act
  • H.R.10693: GI Bill Transferability Act
  • H.R.10196: Lake America Act
  • H.R.9869: FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026
  • H.R.9229: Seaport Security Act of 2026
  • H.R.9009: Firearm Freedom Act of 2026

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