S 5185 · 117th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-12-05· Sponsored by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6964; text: CR S6964-6968)(2022-12-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022 This bill expands and revises the system of vulnerable coastal areas that are protected under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, including by directing the Department of the Interior to carry out a coastal hazard pilot project to identify areas that can be added to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. The bill also modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]SC