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  • S. 2958 — An Act To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:8,897

    S. 2958, titled the "Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023," amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. The bill aims to enhance protection for coastal areas by introducing new definitions and refining existing maps related to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a new rulebook for taking care of special beach areas, making sure they're safe and protected. It also asks for more money to help pay for these protections, but it doesn't explain why this extra money is needed.

  • 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.