This legislation, titled the "Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act," requires the President to issue a certification within 90 days regarding the impact of offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas. This certification must affirm that these projects will not weaken, degrade, interfere with, or nullify the capabilities of military radar and sonar, nor will they degrade the Armed Forces' ability to conduct combat operations, training, or rescue missions. Should the President determine that such a certification is untenable, the bill mandates that all projects presenting a threat to national security be halted. Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to undertake a comprehensive study. This study will investigate the effects of offshore wind industrialization on military radar, sonar, air, and maritime traffic, as well as the sufficiency of the current review and approval processes for these projects. The Inspector General's study will delve into specific areas, including the impact on radar and sonar used by the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and the U.S. Maritime Administration, and the consultation processes between various federal agencies. It will also audit approval applications concerning potential interference with radar, sonar, the ability to identify airborne threats, freedom of navigation, and training capabilities. The study must also assess the impact on military aviation flight paths, low-level military airspace, maritime navigation, and the U.S. Coast Guard's lifesaving operations. Finally, the Inspector General is tasked with determining if approved or proposed offshore wind projects alter military operations, degrade capabilities, or pose national security risks, and whether existing mitigation strategies are sufficient. A report detailing these findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act
USA119th CongressHR-6930| House
| Updated: 12/23/2025
This legislation, titled the "Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act," requires the President to issue a certification within 90 days regarding the impact of offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas. This certification must affirm that these projects will not weaken, degrade, interfere with, or nullify the capabilities of military radar and sonar, nor will they degrade the Armed Forces' ability to conduct combat operations, training, or rescue missions. Should the President determine that such a certification is untenable, the bill mandates that all projects presenting a threat to national security be halted. Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to undertake a comprehensive study. This study will investigate the effects of offshore wind industrialization on military radar, sonar, air, and maritime traffic, as well as the sufficiency of the current review and approval processes for these projects. The Inspector General's study will delve into specific areas, including the impact on radar and sonar used by the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and the U.S. Maritime Administration, and the consultation processes between various federal agencies. It will also audit approval applications concerning potential interference with radar, sonar, the ability to identify airborne threats, freedom of navigation, and training capabilities. The study must also assess the impact on military aviation flight paths, low-level military airspace, maritime navigation, and the U.S. Coast Guard's lifesaving operations. Finally, the Inspector General is tasked with determining if approved or proposed offshore wind projects alter military operations, degrade capabilities, or pose national security risks, and whether existing mitigation strategies are sufficient. A report detailing these findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.