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.