Ensure that offshore wind energy projects pay the same federal royalties as oil and gas projects.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Offshore Parity Act of 2026?
The Offshore Parity Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8542, has been in the House Committee on Natural Resources since April 27, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. A previous version of this bill expired on November 19, 2024, without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Offshore Parity Act of 2026 (H.R. 8542 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10183 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10183 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Ezell (R-MS)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.