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Senator Whitehouse Delays Legislation Over Offshore Wind Restrictions

1/3/2026

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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) announced he would delay updates to federal permitting and transportation legislation until U.S. President Donald Trump lifts offshore wind restrictions.
He criticized the pause on offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns.
Rhode Island Democrats argue the pause is unfounded and harms local economies.
The Revolutionary Wind project is stalled while it is nearly complete and could power 350,000 homes, risking local jobs and investments.

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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) announced he would delay updates to federal permitting and transportation legislation until U.S. President Donald Trump lifts offshore wind restrictions.
He criticized the pause on offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns.
Rhode Island Democrats argue the pause is unfounded and harms local economies.
The Revolutionary Wind project is stalled while it is nearly complete and could power 350,000 homes, risking local jobs and investments.