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Streamlining Coastal Zone Projects: Faster Federal Approvals

New rules speed up federal projects in coastal areas, including critical infrastructure and national security activities. This means certain projects can proceed more quickly, even if a state initially objects, potentially impacting local environments and economies.
Key points
States are presumed to agree to federal coastal projects unless the Secretary nullifies within 30 days.
Projects related to national security, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery, and those with significant economic impact (especially in low-income/high-unemployment areas) will be prioritized.
State objections will not delay or prevent these specific activities from proceeding.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1874
Sponsor: Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1874.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States are presumed to agree to federal coastal projects unless the Secretary nullifies within 30 days.
  • Projects related to national security, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery, and those with significant economic impact (especially in low-income/high-unemployment areas) will be prioritized.
  • State objections will not delay or prevent these specific activities from proceeding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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.

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Environment Public Investments Security