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Proposal:COAST Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Creating Opportunities to Advance Shoreline Treatments Act or the COAST Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand the use of allotted resources for flood control on stream banks and shorelines to include erosion control. Additionally, these resources may be used to prevent damage to areas such as nonhighway roadways, public recreational assets, public lands, and parks.

Bill Title

COAST Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-07-28: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2021-07-28: Introduced in House
  • 2021-07-28: Introduced in House
  • 2021-07-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.