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Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2635
Bill 117 HR 2635, also known as the Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act, aims to promote the development of offshore wind energy projects in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 13, 2021, by Representative Bill Keating from Massachusetts.
The main goal of the bill is to streamline the permitting process for offshore wind projects by requiring the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to issue leases for offshore wind development within one year of receiving an application. This would help expedite the approval process and encourage more investment in offshore wind energy.
Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a revenue sharing program for states that host offshore wind projects. Under this program, states would receive a portion of the revenues generated from offshore wind leases, which could help fund local infrastructure projects and support economic development in coastal communities. Overall, the Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act aims to support the growth of the offshore wind industry in the United States, create jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
The main goal of the bill is to streamline the permitting process for offshore wind projects by requiring the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to issue leases for offshore wind development within one year of receiving an application. This would help expedite the approval process and encourage more investment in offshore wind energy.
Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a revenue sharing program for states that host offshore wind projects. Under this program, states would receive a portion of the revenues generated from offshore wind leases, which could help fund local infrastructure projects and support economic development in coastal communities. Overall, the Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act aims to support the growth of the offshore wind industry in the United States, create jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congressional Summary of HR 2635
Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to grant leases on the Outer Continental Shelf for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (e.g., wind energy) in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic and Straits of Florida Planning Areas.
In September of 2020, presidential memorandums placed a moratorium on all energy leases in those areas for a 10-year period. This bill allows energy leases from such sources in those areas during that time.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2635
Bill HR 2635 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2635 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2635's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of April 20, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2635
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2635
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Land transfers
- Licensing and registrations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2635
Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act
To reauthorize certain leasing on the Outer Continental shelf, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2635
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