Bill · H.R. 5735· House(119-HR-5735)
Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 10/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Laura Gillen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act," directs the Secretary of the Army to create a program focused on testing and using technology to stop coastal erosion. The program involves research and development of stabilization and erosion control methods for a period of 6 years. It specifically looks at biomimetic methods to protect areas like beaches, dunes, cliffs, and estuaries. The Secretary is also tasked with finding alternatives to static, hardened structures that can disrupt habitats. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report evaluating the program and making recommendations for its future.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill funds research into biomimetic methods and alternatives to hardened structures to protect habitats and shorelines.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill implements a research program to stabilize and protect coastal ecosystems like dunes, cliffs, and estuaries.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a research and development program for erosion control technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Development of protective technology: The program aims to research and implement methods to protect estuaries, cliffs, bluffs, beaches, dunes, and shorelines from erosion (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1).
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Creation of better alternatives to traditional structures: The bill seeks alternatives to hardened structures that are static, disruptive to local habitat, and contribute to erosion in adjacent areas (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3).
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Use of adaptable methods: The program focuses on biomimetic methods, which are engineered systems that mimic natural processes and are temporary, adjustable, removable, and reusable (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1; Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Dependence on funding: The implementation of this program is subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 2, subsection a).
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+7Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 10/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey