The Coastal Economies Protection Act was previously introduced by former Congressman Mark Sanford

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's newest Democratic congressman is revamping an anti-offshore drilling effort championed by his Republican predecessor.

U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham says he's reintroducing a proposed 10-year halt on offshore oil and gas drilling Tuesday.

The Coastal Economies Protection Act was previously introduced by former GOP Congressman Mark Sanford, but failed to get support in a committee.

Last fall, Cunningham became the first Democrat to flip a South Carolina congressional seat in more than 30 years. Much of his campaign focused on his opposition to offshore drilling, and he gained bipartisan support.