Offshore Parity Act of 2026

The purposes of this Act are—

(1) to provide equity to the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with respect to the seaward boundaries of the States in the Gulf of America by delegating management of the submerged lands from 3 geographical miles to 3 marine leagues if the States meet certain conditions not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act;

(2) in delegating the authority to administer any leases, easements, rights-of-use, and rights-of-way, the States shall ensure that the rights of lessees, operators, and holders of leases, easements, rights-of-use, and rights-of-way on the submerged land are protected; and

(3) to improve the management of fisheries by allowing the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to oversee fisheries management in the expanded seaward boundaries.