Reed joins delegation in saying Interior gave no clear argument for halting Revolution Wind
Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode Island, issuing a joint statement with Whitehouse, Magaziner and Amo
Jack Reed and Rhode Island's congressional delegation say Interior has not justified the halt and urge construction to proceed.
“The Interior Department has provided no clear argument for its stop work order on the project. Our delegation stands united in urging the Administration to allow this project to proceed without further delay.”
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Other statements by Jack Reed in this case
- Reed joins Rhode Island delegation in calling the first halt unacceptableEarlier: Condemned
- Reed joins delegation in calling the halt a betrayal of trades workersEarlier: Condemned
- Reed criticizes renewed offshore-wind haltLater: Condemned
Where this statement fits
Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted construction of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island in August and December 2025, citing national-security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the December pause, while Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the interruptions. A federal judge granted preliminary injunctions against both orders. In September 2026, Connecticut announced installation of the project's final turbine.
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The four lawmakers responded jointly to the September injunction.
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The four members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation responded jointly to the court's preliminary injunction in the Revolution Wind case.
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They describe the ruling as the right outcome and support workers returning to the job.
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The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
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Whitehouse calls the renewed security rationale a pretext
“The new pretext was national security risks that had supposedly emerged in the previous thirty days.”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "Reed joins delegation in saying Interior gave no clear argument for halting Revolution Wind". First published: 2026-10-20. Last updated: 2026-10-20. https://disputeindex.com/events/6114-jack-reed-and-rhode-island-s-congressional-delegation