Bill · H.R. 2786· House(119-HR-2786)
Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Levin
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025'', aims to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program. The Secretary of Commerce would oversee this program to protect significant coastal and estuarine areas from being converted to other uses. It also focuses on restoring degraded properties to their natural state to protect coastal communities and mitigate climate change. Additionally, the bill mandates the designation of at least five new National Estuarine Research Reserves within eight years. Finally, it enhances the research, monitoring, and stewardship capabilities of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
It establishes a program to protect and restore significant coastal and estuarine ecosystems.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+7
It enhances the stewardship and research capabilities of National Estuarine Research Reserves.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill funds research fellowships and enhances the monitoring capabilities of the reserve system.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill's focus on restoring property to a natural state may restrict current commercial land uses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Valuable Coastal Areas: The bill allows for the protection of coastal and estuarine areas that have significant conservation, recreational, access, ecological, historical, or community value (Section 2, subsection (a)(1)(A)).
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Community Protection and Climate Mitigation: The program aims to restore developed or degraded property to a natural state to protect coastal communities and mitigate the effects of climate change (Section s 2, subsection (a)(2)).
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Support for Under-Resourced Communities: Priority is given to benefiting communities that may lack adequate resources to prepare for or respond to coastal hazards, specifically including low-income communities (Section 2, subsection (c)(7)(A)(ii)).
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Climate Change Resilience: Lands that can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change through long-term carbon storage or by facilitating the inland migration of ecosystems are given priority (Section 2, subsection (c)(7)(A)(viii)).
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Enhanced Research and Education: The bill establishes the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Research Fellowship Program and supports place-based programs for education, outreach, and training (Section 3, subsection (d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Property Use: The bill allows for the restoration of developed property to a natural state, which may impact current land uses (Section 2, subsection (a)(2)).
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Potential Restrictions on Public Access: While the bill mentions public access, it allows for non-governmental organizations to acquire property if they provide documentation showing that public access must be restricted to maintain biological integrity or environmental health (Section 2, subsection (k)(1)(B)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8Improves Public Land Management+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Students+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Business Owners-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 5/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia