Offshore wind projects in most inland U.S. waters would lose a federal tax break. Great Lakes and ocean projects could still qualify.
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Lakes Before Turbines Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 2133: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that build or fund offshore wind projects in inland waters outside the Great Lakes. Those projects could lose a tax break that helps cover their costs. Great Lakes developers would keep the tax break. Communities and energy planners near other inland waterways could see fewer projects if companies decide they cost too much.
Why this matters: A federal tax break can help make an offshore wind project affordable. Removing it may steer money away from inland waters outside the Great Lakes. That could change where projects and related jobs appear. The bill alone does not show how much it would affect power supply, energy prices, or local economies.
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Officially: Lakes Before Turbines Act
Offshore wind projects in most inland U.S. waters would lose a federal tax break. Great Lakes and ocean projects could still qualify.
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Introduced
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (3/14/2025)
House Floor Vote
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