Congressman Auchincloss Explains Vote Against Coast Guard Reauthorization Act

Thanks to the Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss for sharing this news with Westwood Minute.

Congressman Jake Auchincloss, representative for Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District, issued a statement on his vote on March 29, 2022, against the  Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2022. The bill provides the Coast Guard with billions of dollars in funding for operation, maintenance, construction, research and staffing in 2022 and 2023.

"Tonight, I voted with my district. While I strongly support funding the Coast Guard, a hidden provision in this bill would grind offshore wind production to a halt, costing thousands of local jobs and impeding our ability to meet President Biden's clean energy goals.

I have previously secured funding to train American workers in the offshore wind industry, and I will continue to fight for this critical clean energy industry. I will also continue to vote my conscience and be beholden to no one but my constituents.”

The bill passed in the House on Tuesday, and next heads to the Senate for consideration.