A bill to amend the Act of August 13, 1946, relating to Federal participation in the cost of protecting the shores of the United States, its territories and possessions, to include privately owned property.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the use of funds from private local interests as well as funds paid by States and municipalities in federally matched construction projects for the restoration and protection against erosion by waves and currents of the shores of the United States, its territories and possessions. Repeals the limitations on Federal assistance for the protection of non-public shores.…