Congressman Chris Smith will attend a hearing chaired by Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. on January 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST on the effects offshore wind industrialization is having on our environment, marine life, and economy. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public testimony from experts in industries affected by offshore wind followed by questions from three Members of Congress whose districts are directly impacted by its harmful effects. The hearing will be conducted as a normal congressional hearing, including expert testimony and questioning.

WHO: Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)

WHAT: Hearing on the harmful effects of offshore wind industrialization on our environment, marine life, and economy.

WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

WATCH: Click here to watch the hearing live.

WITNESSES:

•          Expert in the Fishing Industry.

•          Expert in Environmental and energy policy.

•          Expert in the economic impacts of offshore wind.

•          Expert in the local impacts of offshore wind.  

INVITED WITNESSES:

•          US Wind

•          Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

•          National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

WHERE: Roland E. Powell Convention Center: 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

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