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S 5441 United States Senate · 118th Congress

COLLABORATE Act

The COLLABORATE Act (S 5441) establishes a national Offshore Wind Transmission Task Force to coordinate offshore wind transmission development and streamline permitting processes across federal and state agencies. It requires area impact studies before offshore wind energy areas are designated, considers environmental and community impacts, and creates a Fisheries Compensation Fund to address impacts on fishing industries. The bill also establishes Offshore Wind Transmission Corridors to facilitate transmission planning and includes research grants on offshore wind's effects on fisheries. These provisions aim to balance offshore wind development with environmental protection and community interests.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes Offshore Wind Transmission Task Force, streamlines permitting for renewable energy, creates Fisheries Compensation Fund - directly advances renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes offshore wind energy development (clean energy) while mandating environmental impact studies and creating a Fisheries Compensation Fund to address ecological impacts.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 5, 2024 Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Dec 5, 2024
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