Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 5, 2022)
Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022
This bill expands and revises the system of vulnerable coastal areas that are protected under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, including by directing the Department of the Interior to carry out a coastal hazard pilot project to identify areas that can be added to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.
The bill also modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.
What just happenedDec 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6964; text: CR S6964-6968)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 5, 2022
- Dec 5, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6964; text: CR S6964-6968)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Dec 5, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate