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H.R. 4507: Coastal Restoration Act

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H.R. 4507: Coastal Restoration Act

108th Congress · introduced 2004-06-03 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2004-06-03 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Coastal Restoration Act

Plain summary

Coastal Restoration Act - Rewrites provisions regarding the Federal shore protection program to: (1) provide for the protection and restoration of beaches and other coastal infrastructure, as well as shore protection; and (2) include the purpose of promoting healthful recreation. Includes among areas to be given preference areas: (1) where regional sediment management plans have been adopted; and (2) that promote human health and safety and the quality of life. Directs the Secretary of the Army to pay the Federal cost share of carrying out beach nourishment projects and research that encourages the protection, restoration, and enhancement of shores, sandy beaches, and other coastal infrastructure. Sets forth revised provisions regarding the Federal cost share, which shall be equal for beach erosion control projects for purposes of recreation or for storm damage protection or environmental restoration. Directs the Secretary, at the request of a non-Federal interest and with congressional approval, to extend the period of Federal participation in certain beach nourishment projects.

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Official text

Coastal Restoration Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] · 1 cosponsors

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hr4507 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108