H.R. 8718 seeks to restrict commercial offshore wind energy projects in the Columbia Management Area. This restriction will be lifted only if a study by the Comptroller General shows that such projects do not harm marine life, fishing industries, air quality, or cultural and Tribal resources....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8718 is a bill that says no to building big wind farms in a special ocean area unless a study shows they are safe for fish, clean air, and local people. This means wind projects need to prove they won't hurt the environment or people's lives before they can start.