Congress Must Stop Fossil Fuel Interference in Offshore Wind

I am writing in response to the Trump regime's decision to halt federally approved offshore wind projects under the pretext of “national security.” This action is not a serious defense policy—it is a political intervention that serves the interests of the oil and gas industry at the expense of American jobs, energy security, and climate responsibility. These offshore wind projects were already reviewed, permitted, and approved through established federal processes, including consultations with defense agencies. Cancelling them mid-stream undermines regulatory credibility, chills private investment, and signals to the world that U.S. energy policy can be arbitrarily overturned to satisfy fossil fuel interests. Offshore wind is not a fringe technology. It is a cornerstone of energy strategy across Europe and Asia, where nations are rapidly expanding capacity, strengthening grids, and reducing dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets. By contrast, the United States is now falling behind—not because of technical limitations, but because political power remains captured by the oil and gas industry. This decision harms American workers and coastal economies. Offshore wind supports tens of thousands of union jobs in construction, manufacturing, port revitalization, and long-term operations. Cancelling these projects does not protect communities—it sacrifices them to preserve the dominance of an industry that has already inflicted enormous environmental and economic costs. The climate implications are equally severe. The U.S. cannot credibly claim leadership on climate while actively dismantling one of the most scalable sources of clean power available. Every delayed or cancelled wind project locks in more fossil fuel dependence, higher emissions, and greater climate damage—costs that will be borne by the public, not by oil executives. Congress must intervene. You have the authority to demand accountability for these cancellations, protect lawful permitting processes, and ensure that energy policy serves the public interest rather than fossil fuel donors. Offshore wind should be expanded, not sabotaged. The choice is clear: allow oil industry influence to dictate national energy policy—or defend America’s economic future, climate obligations, and global competitiveness. I urge you to act.