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Offshore Wind for US Territories and Coral Reef Conservation

This act extends offshore resource exploration and development laws to US territories, allowing for offshore wind farm leases. A portion of the revenue from these leases will fund coral reef conservation, potentially impacting the environment and tourism in these regions.
Key points
Offshore wind lease rules will apply to US territories like Puerto Rico and Guam.
A portion of offshore wind lease revenues (12.5%) will go to a coral reef conservation fund.
A study will be conducted on the feasibility of offshore wind farms near US territories.
The act requires at least one offshore wind lease sale for each territory if feasible and sufficient interest exists.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1689
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Offshore Wind for Territories Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1689.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Offshore wind lease rules will apply to US territories like Puerto Rico and Guam.
  • A portion of offshore wind lease revenues (12.5%) will go to a coral reef conservation fund.
  • A study will be conducted on the feasibility of offshore wind farms near US territories.
  • The act requires at least one offshore wind lease sale for each territory if feasible and sufficient interest exists.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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