RICHMOND, Va. — Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew $39,265,000 for the City of Norfolk to turn the Fairwinds Landing marine terminal into an offshore wind logistics facility — set up to support the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, the largest offshore wind project in the United States. The Trump Administration also attempted to cancel $20,000,000 in federal grant funding for upgrades to the Portsmouth Marine Terminal — but the Port of Virginia has already completed the project.
“The Trump Administration’s sledgehammer approach to governing is hurting Virginia — from firing thousands of federal workers to slashing federal funds for critical projects across our Commonwealth. Not only is the Fairwinds Landing project set up to support Virginia’s nation-leading offshore wind industry, but also to create hundreds of new jobs and bring economic growth to Hampton Roads and communities across Coastal Virginia. I am grateful to Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, and Congressman Scott for working with our regional partners to urge the Trump Administration to reverse this reckless decision.
“As Virginia’s next Governor, I will build a statewide strategy to lower Virginians’ energy bills and make our Commonwealth more energy independent. While my opponent is cheering on the White House’s attacks and downplaying the consequences for Virginia, I will never be afraid to stand up for our Commonwealth. Virginia deserves a Governor whose focus is on delivering for our communities — not kowtowing to a President who is willfully unraveling our Commonwealth’s economy.”
BACKGROUND
The City of Norfolk Economic Development Authority received the federal funding for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Logistics Port project in November 2023.
