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Offshore Energy Revenue Distribution: Gulf States and Wind Power

This act changes how revenues from oil, gas, and wind energy leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf are distributed. It impacts the finances of Gulf Coast states and allocates funds for coastal protection and marine environment projects in other states. A portion of the funds will also go towards wetlands conservation.
Key points
Increases the share of oil and gas revenues for Gulf Coast states, potentially providing more funds for local projects.
Establishes a new revenue sharing system for offshore wind projects, directing 50% of earnings to states near these projects.
Funds from offshore wind must be used for coastal protection, marine management, mitigating harm to fish and wildlife, and onshore infrastructure projects.
A portion of offshore wind revenues (37.5%) will be allocated to the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8437
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BREEZE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8437.

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 2022-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the share of oil and gas revenues for Gulf Coast states, potentially providing more funds for local projects.
  • Establishes a new revenue sharing system for offshore wind projects, directing 50% of earnings to states near these projects.
  • Funds from offshore wind must be used for coastal protection, marine management, mitigating harm to fish and wildlife, and onshore infrastructure projects.
  • A portion of offshore wind revenues (37.5%) will be allocated to the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
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 Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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