Legislative Overhaul of U.S. Maritime Infrastructure and Agency Oversight

Congress is advancing significant legislative measures to modernize U.S. maritime operations and coastal data management. These initiatives focus on long-term infrastructure investment, agency-wide structural reform, and enhanced public access to critical environmental and utility data.

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Reauthorization of the Digital Coast program extends public data access through 2030.
Expansion of coastal mapping scope now includes critical underground utility infrastructure.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act mandates a $70 billion modernization for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Legislative reforms prioritize workforce expansion and improved victim protection policies within the Coast Guard.

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Legislative Overhaul of U.S. Maritime Infrastructure and Agency Oversight

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Congress Moves to Extend and Expand Digital Coast Mapping Program Through 2030

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