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A bill to provide for the disposition of surrendered offshore wind energy lease areas, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the government to decide what to do with offshore wind energy lease areas that companies have given up, and Establishes a process for handling these areas.

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Sponsored By

Angus S. King, Jr.
Independent · Maine · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME)
  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  3. Aug 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects companies that hold offshore wind energy leases and the government agencies that manage these leases, as it changes how surrendered lease areas are handled and potentially reused.

Cosponsors (1)

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