S 5185
Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022
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Bill overview
The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022 aims to improve the protection of vulnerable coastal areas by expanding and revising the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. Specifically, it directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a pilot project to identify areas for potential inclusion in the system, considering coastal hazards like flooding and sea level rise. The bill also modifies existing maps of the system and clarifies rules regarding existing structures within protected areas.
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Thomas R. Carper
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