Search Results: keywords:"coastal protection"

  • S. 620 — To provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,707

    The bill S. 620 aims to allocate certain revenues from energy development on the outer Continental Shelf to the State of Alaska. It mandates that specific percentages of these revenues will be distributed among the federal government, the state, local coastal political...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about sharing money from oil and gas found in the ocean between the U.S. government and Alaska. Alaska will use its part to help protect beaches, nature, and cities, and also for building things and schools.

  • 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:Enrolled Bill
    Words:9,209

    H.R. 5490, known as the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" or the "BEACH Act," is a bill that amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand protection areas within the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. The bill makes changes to definitions...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" is a plan to help protect areas near the ocean from things like big storms and floods, making sure people know if their homes are in these risky areas, and setting aside some money to do this work until 2031.