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.
Summary
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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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 21, 2023
Last action Apr 14, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Mar 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Mar 21, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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