HRES 239
118th Congress
House
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.
Introduced: March 21, 2023
Introduced by:
Van Drew, Jefferson
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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