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Amendments · HAMDT 78
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 78
Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities.
· LAST ACTION SEP 10
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
SEP 10
“On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 224 (Roll no. 250).”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment would have required the Secretary of Defense to officially guarantee that offshore wind projects in the North and Mid-Atlantic regions do not disrupt military radar. Because the amendment failed in a House vote, this requirement was not added to the larger defense bill.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Certification Requirement
It would have forced the Secretary of Defense to sign off on wind projects specifically regarding radar interference.
POINT 02
Geographic Focus
The amendment specifically targeted the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas, where many new wind projects are being proposed.
POINT 03
National Security vs. Green Energy
The proposal reflects concerns that the physical size of wind turbines could potentially degrade military readiness or early warning systems.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· New Jersey
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ACTION TIMELINE
87 EVENTSSEP 10
On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 224 (Roll no. 250).
SEP 10
SEP 10
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 224 (Roll no. 250).
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 78
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusFAILED
SubmittedSep 9, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 78
Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities.
An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 119-255 to require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities.
· SUBMITTED SEP 9, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
379
