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Coastal Protection: Grants for Nature-Based Projects

This act aims to protect coastal communities from climate change impacts like erosion and flooding. It provides grants for projects that use natural materials and processes to stabilize shorelines, enhancing safety and quality of life for residents. Additionally, it supports research into innovative solutions in this field.
Key points
Financial support for coastal protection projects using natural methods (e.g., vegetation, natural barriers) instead of hard structures.
Projects aim to reduce risks of flooding, erosion, and storm impacts, increasing safety for homes and infrastructure.
Special focus on protecting low-income, minority, Indigenous, and rural communities.
Funding for research into new, effective coastal protection methods, potentially leading to better and cheaper solutions in the future.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2633
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2633.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for coastal protection projects using natural methods (e.g., vegetation, natural barriers) instead of hard structures.
  • Projects aim to reduce risks of flooding, erosion, and storm impacts, increasing safety for homes and infrastructure.
  • Special focus on protecting low-income, minority, Indigenous, and rural communities.
  • Funding for research into new, effective coastal protection methods, potentially leading to better and cheaper solutions in the future.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Public Investments