Bills · HR 3742
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3742Public Lands and Natural Resources
Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill would directly affect coastal communities, especially those involved in fishing, shipping, and tourism, as it could lead to more offshore wind farms being built near their shores. Energy companies developing renewable energy would be significantly impacted, as the bill aims to streamline their permitting processes and clarify leasing procedures, potentially boosting their investments and projects.
Environmental groups and marine life advocates would also be affected, as the bill directs funding towards marine protection and mitigation but also promotes increased industrial activity in offshore areas. Federal agencies like the Department of the Interior and the new Offshore Power Administration would see expanded roles and responsibilities in managing and overseeing offshore renewable energy development.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes national goals for offshore wind energy production, aiming for 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035.
These specific targets create a clear roadmap and strong incentive for expanding renewable energy infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to make supporting zero-emission electricity a national policy for the Outer Continental Shelf and define 'offshore renewable energy project'.
This officially integrates and prioritizes renewable energy development into federal ocean resource management laws.
PROVISION 03
Directs 10% of federal revenue from offshore renewable energy leases to a compensation fund for marine/coastal habitat protection and restoration, and another 10% to an 'Offshore Renewable Energy Compensation Fund'.
It creates dedicated, non-appropriated funding streams for environmental mitigation and community benefits from offshore energy development.
PROVISION 04
Establishes the 'Offshore Power Administration' to manage and promote offshore renewable energy projects.
This creates a new federal agency solely focused on the development and oversight of offshore power, potentially streamlining processes.
PROVISION 05
Requires improvements to environmental and cultural reviews to ensure timely permitting decisions for offshore renewable energy projects.
Aims to accelerate the approval process for new projects, which is often a major hurdle for large infrastructure.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 4
Introduced in House
JUN 4
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3742
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
House BillHR 3742Public Lands and Natural Resources
Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
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READING
38 min
COSPONSORS
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