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Digital Coast Program Enhanced and Extended: Better Data Access.

New legislation aims to improve access to coastal data, including information on underground infrastructure. This will provide citizens, businesses, and local authorities with easier access to crucial information, potentially aiding in planning, resource management, and natural disaster response. The Digital Coast program will be extended until 2030, ensuring the continuity of these vital services.
Key points
All data from the Digital Coast program will be fully and freely available to everyone.
The program will collect more data, including on underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities, enhancing safety and facilitating planning.
The Digital Coast program's operation has been extended by five years, until 2030, ensuring long-term support for coastal area management.
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Status: Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2245
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2245.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All data from the Digital Coast program will be fully and freely available to everyone.
  • The program will collect more data, including on underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities, enhancing safety and facilitating planning.
  • The Digital Coast program's operation has been extended by five years, until 2030, ensuring long-term support for coastal area management.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S715-716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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 Informatization