Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act

This bill directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Army's Engineer Research and Development Center, to set up a six-year research and development program on technology to stabilize coastlines and control erosion. The program would study methods that mimic natural processes and are temporary, adjustable, removable, and reusable, as alternatives to hardened structures, including their cost and how long they last. The program depends on Congress providing funds and may involve other federal agencies and states with approved coastal management programs. Research must take place in a variety of geographic locations, and a report with an evaluation and recommendations is due to Congress within 60 days after the program ends.

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Sponsors

• Laura Gillen Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors