House Bill 674
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 23, 2025
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The bill prohibits offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in the Gulf of Maine, citing the significance of the New England fishing industry and the preservation of valuable fishing grounds. It highlights the economic and cultural importance of the fishing industry and the need to protect the marine ecosystem. The bill also mandates a study to assess the environmental impact of offshore wind projects on various aspects such as marine life, fishing industries, air quality, and historical resources within the Gulf of Maine. "Lobster Management Area 1" is defined as "EEZ Nearshore Management Area 1."
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
674
Congress
119
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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January 23, 2025
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01/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/23/2025
Introduced in House
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