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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 1874

Congress Proposes Bill to Stop States from Blocking Major Coastal Infrastructure and Security Projects

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a conclusive presumption that a State concurs to certain activities, and for other purposes.

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill would change how states and the federal government work together on coastal projects like building piers, fixing bridges, or setting up military sites. Currently, states can object if they think a federal project doesn't follow their local environmental or safety plans.
  • The new rules would automatically assume a state agrees with a project if it falls into certain categories. These include national security work, fixing critical infrastructure like power grids, cleaning up after disasters, and building in areas with high unemployment or low income.
  • If this becomes law, a state could not use its usual power to delay or stop these specific types of projects. This is intended to speed up construction and economic development in coastal areas by removing local hurdles.
  • The Secretary of Commerce would have 30 days to double-check if a project really fits into these special categories. If the Secretary does not speak up within that month, the project is legally allowed to move forward regardless of state concerns.
Energy EnvironmentNational Security Foreign PolicyInfrastructure Transportation

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Mar 6, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)

Mar 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 5, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a conclusive presumption that a State concurs to certain activities, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 1874
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)

Sponsor

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