A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

This bill (S 2245) amends the Digital Coast Act to improve how coastal data is handled. It requires the program to make data "fully and freely available" (not just "readily accessible") and expands the data collected to include underground infrastructure like utility lines. The bill also extends the program’s funding and operations deadline from 2025 to 2030. These changes directly affect coastal communities, local governments, and agencies that rely on the Digital Coast program for accurate, accessible coastal data to support planning and resilience efforts.