A year after offshore wind opponents sounded the alarm on the number of humpback whale strandings off the East Coast, two of New Jersey’s congressional leaders are expected to attend a hearing in Maryland that will take a closer look at the effects of offshore wind on the environment, marine life and the economy.

Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) and Chris Smith (R-4th) will join Andy Harris, a congressman from Maryland at the Jan. 20 hearing in Harris’ home state.