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Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-5735| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a six-year program, subject to appropriations, for researching and developing stabilization and erosion control technologies aimed at preventing coastal erosion. This program will be implemented through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center. The initiative will focus on biomimetic methods for protecting various coastal features, such as estuaries, cliffs, and beaches, and will seek alternatives to traditional hardened structures that can be disruptive to local habitats. Technologies developed must be applicable to areas exposed to coastal floods and erosion hazards, including monitoring and maintenance. The Secretary is also required to ensure that research and development activities are conducted in diverse geographic locations and to submit a comprehensive report to Congress evaluating the program and recommending its continuation.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • October 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-5735| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
The bill directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a six-year program, subject to appropriations, for researching and developing stabilization and erosion control technologies aimed at preventing coastal erosion. This program will be implemented through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center. The initiative will focus on biomimetic methods for protecting various coastal features, such as estuaries, cliffs, and beaches, and will seek alternatives to traditional hardened structures that can be disruptive to local habitats. Technologies developed must be applicable to areas exposed to coastal floods and erosion hazards, including monitoring and maintenance. The Secretary is also required to ensure that research and development activities are conducted in diverse geographic locations and to submit a comprehensive report to Congress evaluating the program and recommending its continuation.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • October 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted