Bills · HR 674
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 674Energy
Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a clear choice between protecting traditional fishing grounds and advancing renewable energy development in a crucial ocean area. If this bill becomes law, Lobster Management Area 1 would be permanently off-limits for commercial offshore wind farms, potentially safeguarding the valuable New England fishing industry and the marine environment in that specific zone for future generations. This could provide certainty for fishermen who rely on these waters.
However, if the bill does not pass, or if a similar prohibition isn't enacted through other means, there's a possibility that commercial offshore wind development could eventually be permitted in Lobster Management Area 1. This could lead to potential conflicts between the fishing industry and wind developers over ocean space and concerns about the environmental impact of turbines on marine life and fishing operations. Voters should care because it impacts the future of both the seafood supply and the energy mix for the region.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Permanently prohibits commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in the Gulf of Maine.
This prevents any future wind farm construction in a critical fishing ground, aiming to protect marine ecosystems and the fishing industry.
PROVISION 02
Requires a study by the Comptroller General on the sufficiency of environmental review processes for offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine.
This aims to ensure federal agencies adequately assess the impacts of wind energy development on marine life, fishing, and communities.
PROVISION 03
The study must consider impacts on marine mammals, finfish, fishing industries, air quality, cultural resources, and local communities.
This ensures a comprehensive examination of various potential effects of offshore wind projects beyond just one aspect.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Maine
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
13
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 23
Introduced in House
JAN 23
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 674
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 674Energy
Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
