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Offshore Wind for Territories Act

USA116th CongressHR-1014| House 
| Updated: 10/11/2019
Jenniffer González-Colón

Jenniffer González-Colón

Republican Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (4)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Offshore Wind for Territories Act This bill addresses offshore wind development and coral reef conservation. The Department of the Interior may conduct wind and mineral development lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone adjacent to U.S. territories. The bill establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund for the Department of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, including to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems. The bill also specifies requirements for distributing revenues from the leases authorized by this bill to the Treasury, the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, and U.S. territories.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6665
Offshore Wind for Territories Act
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 1, 2019
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
May 1, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 1, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
May 1, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-499
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-323.
Oct 11, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
Oct 11, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-230.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6665
    Offshore Wind for Territories Act


  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 1, 2019
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • May 1, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 1, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • May 1, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-499
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-323.


  • October 11, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.


  • October 11, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-230.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4294: American Energy First Act
  • S 116-499: Offshore Wind for Territories Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesAmerican SamoaAquatic ecologyCaribbean areaEnergy revenues and royaltiesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands

Offshore Wind for Territories Act

USA116th CongressHR-1014| House 
| Updated: 10/11/2019
Offshore Wind for Territories Act This bill addresses offshore wind development and coral reef conservation. The Department of the Interior may conduct wind and mineral development lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone adjacent to U.S. territories. The bill establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund for the Department of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, including to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems. The bill also specifies requirements for distributing revenues from the leases authorized by this bill to the Treasury, the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, and U.S. territories.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6665
Offshore Wind for Territories Act
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 1, 2019
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
May 1, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 1, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
May 1, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-499
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-323.
Oct 11, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
Oct 11, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-230.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6665
    Offshore Wind for Territories Act


  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 1, 2019
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • May 1, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 1, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • May 1, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-499
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-323.


  • October 11, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.


  • October 11, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-230.
Jenniffer González-Colón

Jenniffer González-Colón

Republican Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (4)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4294: American Energy First Act
  • S 116-499: Offshore Wind for Territories Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesAmerican SamoaAquatic ecologyCaribbean areaEnergy revenues and royaltiesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands