What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 239.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-21.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres239/BILLS-118hres239ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 239

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. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

Offshore Wind Moratorium: Call for Comprehensive Impact Studies

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Moratorium on leasing and construction of Atlantic offshore wind farms until detailed studies are conducted. Investigation into impacts on whale migration, fish foraging areas, and marine species safety. Assessment of disruptions to fishing, commercial shipping, and Coast Guard search and rescue operations. Analysis of impacts on national defense radar systems and flight safety.

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses concern over Atlantic offshore wind projects, urging a halt to their construction and leasing. The goal is to conduct comprehensive studies on their impact on the environment, fishing, maritime navigation, and national defense. Citizens may experience effects on fish availability, maritime safety, and potential delays in goods transportation.

Key points

Moratorium on leasing and construction of Atlantic offshore wind farms until detailed studies are conducted.

Investigation into impacts on whale migration, fish foraging areas, and marine species safety.

Assessment of disruptions to fishing, commercial shipping, and Coast Guard search and rescue operations.

Analysis of impacts on national defense radar systems and flight safety.

article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill

gavel

Status:

Expired

Record your position for audit.

Why does your vote on bills matter?

It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.

Additional Information

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed.

Print number: HRES 239

Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Process start date: 2023-03-21

System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.

Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20

Source data: api.congress.gov

AI work logs for this document launch

Offshore Wind Moratorium: Call for Comprehensive Impact Studies

Key Questions about Offshore Wind Moratorium: Call for Comprehensive Impact Studies