January 11, 2024

 Contact: Anna Adamian (202) 225-5311| Anna.A@mail.house.gov

To watch the hearing live click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doF-3Y_eZfo

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., will hold a hearing 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 Andy Harris (MD-01), Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04).

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.

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

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)

NOTE: This event is open to the public. All members of the public can RSVP to the hearing using the link here. Plenty of seating is available, but doors open at 1:30 p.m. EST. No promotional materials are to be distributed in the hearing room. 

NOTE: This hearing is open to the press. All members of the press should RSVP to Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov with their name and the outlet they represent no later than January 17th for a badge to enter the hearing.