Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023

The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023 amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to better protect vulnerable coastal areas by creating a pilot project to identify and map areas at risk from flooding, sea level rise, and other coastal hazards. It establishes "Otherwise Protected Areas" for lands already designated for conservation, allowing continued federal funding for existing structures within these areas. The bill requires disclosure to prospective buyers about property being within the Coastal Barrier Resources System and provides exceptions for emergency actions and certain aquaculture operations. These changes directly affect coastal property owners, federal agencies, and communities in designated coastal barrier areas.