Skip to content
Congress·In Committee·2 months ago

Congress Would Require Trump Certification on Atlantic Offshore Wind Impacts on Military Radar and Sonar

Also known as: Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
Review
House
Senate
President

Impacts

Mixed Impacts(3)
Housing Assistance
Neutral
Renter
Neutral
Homeowner
Neutral
Positive Impacts(1)
Military Active
Helps

Key Points

  • Would require Trump (or a designee) to certify within 90 days that certain Atlantic offshore wind projects won’t interfere with military radar and sonar.
  • If that certification can’t be made, it directs Trump to halt any projects that are found to threaten national security.
  • Orders the Defense Department’s Inspector General to study how offshore wind could affect military air and sea traffic, training, combat, and rescue missions.
  • The study would also look at whether the offshore wind approval process is strong enough, including how agencies coordinate on radar/sonar concerns.
  • Requires the Inspector General to report findings to Congress within 180 days, with a public report and possibly a classified add-on.
National SecurityEnergyRenewable EnergyTransportation

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Dec 23, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

About 3 months after enactment

Certification decision due about 90 days after the bill becomes law

A clear yes/no call on whether offshore wind projects in the North and Mid-Atlantic areas can move ahead without harming military radar/sonar and readiness; this could quickly speed up projects or put some on hold.

Soon after the certification decision if problems are found

If certification is not possible, projects seen as a national security threat are halted

Some offshore wind work could stop (permits, construction, or operations depending on what is covered), affecting jobs, contracts, and local port activity; military and navigation users may see fewer interference risks.

Shortly after enactment

Defense Department Inspector General begins the required study

More detailed investigation into radar/sonar impacts, flight paths, low-level military airspace, and maritime navigation; developers and agencies may be asked for data and explanations that can slow approvals.

About 6 months after enactment

Public-facing (unclassified) report to Congress due about 180 days after enactment

Findings could lead to changes in how offshore wind projects are reviewed and approved, and could strengthen pressure to redesign or relocate projects near sensitive military and navigation areas.

Related News

1 article
Friends of Chris Smith·2 months ago

Federal Government Halts Major Offshore Wind Projects Over National Security Threats, Echoing Rep. Smith’s Longtime Concerns

Article claims a federal pause of multiple East Coast offshore wind projects citing national security and radar concerns; references Rep. Smith’s past efforts on certification language similar to H.R. 6930.

R+

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act

Bill NumberHR 6930
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
R: 2

Analysis generated by AI. While we strive for accuracy, this should not be considered legal or professional advice. Always verify information with official government sources.