Bill · H.R. 1874· House(119-HR-1874)
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.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Kiley
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. It seeks to establish a conclusive presumption that a coastal state agrees to certain activities. These covered activities include national security activities, critical infrastructure projects, disaster recovery or mitigation, and activities with significant national or regional economic impacts. Under this rule, a state's objection or challenge cannot delay or prevent these activities from proceeding. The Secretary has a 30-day window to nullify this presumption if the activity is not considered a covered activity.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill increases federal authority by allowing national security and infrastructure projects to proceed despite state objections.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill ensures disaster recovery and mitigation activities proceed without state-level delay.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill targets economic activity toward areas with low per capita income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Efficiency for critical projects: By establishing a conclusive presumption of concurrence, certain activities such as national security, critical infrastructure, or disaster recovery cannot be delayed or prevented by a state's objection (Section 1, paragraph (1) and (2)).
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Support for economic development: The bill includes provisions for activities with a significant national or regional economic impact, which applies to activities authorized or funded by the Federal Government in areas with low per capita income or high unemployment (Section 1, paragraph (s)(4)(A)).
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Streamlined disaster response: The bill covers disaster recovery or mitigation activities intended to prevent, prepare for, respond to, or recover from emergencies or major disasters (Section 1, paragraph (s)(4)(H)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of state oversight/challenge: A coastal state's objection or challenge to a covered activity may no longer be able to delay or prevent that activity from proceeding (Section 1, paragraph (2)).
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Limited window for review: The Secretary has a strict 30-day limit to issue a written determination to nullify the presumption of concurrence; if this window passes, the presumption becomes final and binding (Section 1, paragraph (3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- 3/6/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House