That is why I was so delighted when earlier this year President Biden announced a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
I am indeed committed to ensuring that the offshore wind industry does not recreate the lack of diversity that is far too common other renewable energy industries.
As a part of our broader efforts to Build Back Better, we need to ensure that we are making smart investments so that offshore wind lives up to its potential.
the construction and operating jobs created by the offshore wind industry would have a median pay higher than the current nationwide median wage.
the U.S. offshore wind industry is lagging behind the rest of the world, with Europe having just over 25 gigawatts and China with just over 7.
According to an analysis by the National Renewable Inventory Laboratory, 30 gigawatts of offshore wind has the capacity to create 70,000 jobs by 2030.
I sincerely hope that these early steps create a standard for the industry as it grows and evolves.
The Biden Administration has announced that it will provide three billion dollars' worth of loan guarantees to help direct investments to where they need to go.





