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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed.

USA118th CongressHRES-239| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) Congress should conduct investigations to determine the impacts of offshore wind development, (2) Congress should use the findings of the investigations to develop legislation to mitigate potential negative environmental or economic impacts of such development, and (3) a moratorium should be placed on leasing and construction of offshore wind farms along the Atlantic coast until the investigations and their findings are presented to Congress and the public.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Energy

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed.

USA118th CongressHRES-239| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) Congress should conduct investigations to determine the impacts of offshore wind development, (2) Congress should use the findings of the investigations to develop legislation to mitigate potential negative environmental or economic impacts of such development, and (3) a moratorium should be placed on leasing and construction of offshore wind farms along the Atlantic coast until the investigations and their findings are presented to Congress and the public.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted