Search Results: keywords:"bolstering ecosystems against coastal harm act"

  • H. R. 5490 — An Act To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:9,234

    The bill, H.R. 5490, also known as the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" or the "BEACH Act," amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to enhance the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. It broadens the definitions and areas covered within the system, requires...

    Simple Explanation

    The BEACH Act (H.R. 5490) wants to take care of beach areas by changing some rules to protect them better, like telling people if a property is in a special zone and using money to do it, but there are some tricky parts about how they define and use the money.

  • H. R. 5490 — To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:8,461

    The bill H. R. 5490, titled the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act," seeks to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. It aims to enhance the protection of coastal areas by improving Federal agency...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make certain coastal areas bigger and safer by changing some rules, like asking people to tell new buyers about the coastal land's status and making new maps. It also gives some new ways to spend money to keep these areas protected until 2031.