Bill · H.R. 3814· House(119-HR-3814)
Puerto Rico BEACHES Act
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Puerto Rico BEACHES Act," directs the Comptroller General of the United States to perform a specific study. The study focuses on how coastal erosion—including the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands—affects tourism, fisheries, and various businesses in Puerto Rico. The Comptroller General is required to submit a report to Congress regarding these effects. This process includes coordinating with several local agencies in Puerto Rico. Additionally, the report must include recommendations to help improve environmental factors affecting businesses and address industry challenges caused by erosion.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The study is specifically designed to provide recommendations to mitigate challenges faced by businesses in coastal areas.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
As the bill targets Puerto Rico, it provides economic and environmental study benefits to its predominantly Hispanic population.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
By addressing coastal erosion impacts, the bill seeks to stabilize and grow key economic sectors like tourism and fisheries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of Economic Risks: By studying the effects of erosion on tourism, fisheries, and businesses, the government can better understand how the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands impacts these industries (Section 2(a)).
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Actionable Solutions: The bill requires the report to include recommendations on how to improve environmental factors that may be affecting local businesses (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Industry Support: The study aims to provide recommendations to address specific challenges that industries are experiencing due to coastal erosion (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Collaborative Approach: The Comptroller General is required to consult with local experts, such as the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, to ensure the study is well-informed (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Farmers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California