Environment (Coastal & Flood Protection)

in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2673: Florida Coastal Protection Act

This bill prohibits new federal oil and gas leasing and drilling in specific offshore areas near Florida. It directly affects federal energy leasing decisions by banning exploration, development, and production in three designated zones: the eastern Gulf of Mexico (per a 2006 law), a portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area south of 30°43'N latitude, and the Straits of Florida. The key mechanism is an amendment to federal law that blocks new leases in these areas, though existing leases remain unaffected. This policy change prevents future offshore drilling in these environmentally sensitive Florida coastal waters.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks new oil/gas leasing/drilling in offshore zones, directly restricting fossil fuel development per bill's prohibitions on exploration and production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore drilling in ecologically sensitive Florida zones, preventing potential pollution and habitat damage from oil/gas activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 583: BEACH Act of 2025

Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025 or the BEACH Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and expands an existing program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that awards grants to states and local governments to (1) monitor the water quality of coastal recreational waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access that are used by the public; and (2) notify the public, local governments, and the EPA when the water is not safe for recreational activities. Specifically, the bill expands the program to allow the EPA to award grants for identifying sources of contamination (i.e., pathogens) for coastal recreation waters. It also allows grants to be used for monitoring and notification of contamination in (1) shallow waters upstream from recreational waters, and (2) recreational waters on beaches.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes EPA grants for coastal water quality monitoring and public safety notifications, directly protecting recreational waters from pollution per BEACH Act summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SRES 588: A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.

SRES 588 is a symbolic Senate resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), which began in 1986. It recognizes the ICC’s global impact, including nearly 19 million volunteers removing over 400 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways across 155 countries since 1986. The resolution encourages U.S. citizens to participate in ICC cleanups and highlights the need to reduce plastic pollution at its source, particularly single-use plastics. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy changes or directly affect any individuals or entities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages reducing plastic pollution at source and recognizes ICC's environmental impact, directly advancing pollution control efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2025

HR 4134: Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act

HR 4134 amends the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) under the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand its conservation goals. The bill updates the program's purpose to specifically prioritize regional conservation efforts focused on soil health, water protection (including drinking water sources), flood/drought mitigation, and wildlife/agricultural land conservation. This change directly affects farmers, ranchers, and landowners participating in the RCPP by broadening the types of projects eligible for program funding. The key mechanism is revising the statutory language to explicitly include these new conservation priorities within the existing RCPP framework.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands RCPP to prioritize soil health, water protection, flood mitigation, and wildlife conservation - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Public Lands Tags Agriculture

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passed · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3022: Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes existing EPA programs focused on marine debris cleanup infrastructure, extending their funding period from 2025 to 2030. It directly affects the EPA's grant programs that provide funding to states, tribes, and local governments for projects removing marine debris from coastlines and waterways. The key change is a simple deadline extension for these established programs, ensuring continued support for coastal cleanup efforts through 2030. The bill does not create new programs or alter funding amounts, only prolonging the current authorization period.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes EPA marine debris cleanup grants, extending funding through 2030 to protect coastal ecosystems and reduce pollution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 2063: ESTUARIES Act of 2025

The ESTUARIES Act of 2025 amends Section 320(i)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330(i)(1)) to extend the National Estuary Program's authorization period from 2026 to 2031. This change directly affects the National Estuary Program, a federal initiative supporting the protection and restoration of estuaries across the United States. The key provision is a simple year adjustment in the law, altering the program's existing timeline without adding new requirements or funding. The bill focuses solely on updating the program's authorization deadline, with no additional policy changes described in the provided context.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends authorization for National Estuary Program (protecting/restoring estuaries) without cuts, directly advancing environmental conservation under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2786: Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025

The Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 establishes a new Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program to protect and restore coastal areas with ecological, recreational, or community value. The program prioritizes lands threatened by development, that can be restored to enhance ecosystem function, or that benefit vulnerable communities facing coastal hazards like sea level rise. It requires the designation of at least five new National Estuarine Research Reserves within eight years and authorizes $47 million annually for 2025-2029 to support these efforts. The bill also creates new requirements for public access to protected lands and establishes a graduate research fellowship program focused on coastal management. This legislation directly affects coastal communities, conservation organizations, and federal agencies managing coastal zones under the Coastal Zone Management Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes program to protect/restore coastal ecosystems, enhance resilience against sea level rise, prioritizing ecological and community benefits per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1432: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits new oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the federal outer continental shelf off California, Oregon, and Washington. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to block the Secretary from issuing any new leases or authorizations in four specific planning areas: Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. These areas are defined by the 2023 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leasing program. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking to operate in these coastal zones, preventing new federal leasing activities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks new oil/gas exploration on federal offshore lands, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production per bill's prohibition of new leases/authorizations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new oil/gas exploration on West Coast federal waters, preventing environmental harm and protecting marine ecosystems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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