H.R. 5490 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act
H.R. 5490 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Sep 14, 2023, sponsored by Jennifer A. Kiggans with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 118-117
What it does
Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act or the BEACH Act This act modifies the coastal areas belonging to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and which are, therefore, ineligible to receive federal financial assistance for land development.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2023
- Passed the HouseSep 24, 2024
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2024
- Became lawNov 25, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-117. (Nov 25, 2024)
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