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HR 9912118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Coastal Restoration Act of 2024

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 20, 2024
Latest Action Date
Oct 4, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Executive Summary

The Coastal Restoration Act of 2024 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing coastal restoration issues. The bill was referred to multiple House committees including Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce for consideration of relevant provisions. However, the bill did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific restoration measures.

Bottom Line

This bill intended to address coastal restoration but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to several committees for review.
  • It falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications, indicating a focus on scientific or technological aspects of coastal restoration.
  • The bill status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not pass into law during the congressional session.
Who Benefits?

['Coastal communities potentially affected by restoration efforts', 'Federal agencies involved in natural resource management and environmental protection', 'Environmental organizations focused on coastal and marine ecosystems']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed bill text and summary limits understanding of specific implementation mechanisms and funding sources', 'Unclear oversight and enforcement provisions due to absence of full legislative language', 'Potential challenges in inter-agency coordination given referral to multiple committees']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House and referred to multiple committees with jurisdiction over natural resources, science, administration, and commerce. The referral to several committees suggests a multidisciplinary approach to coastal restoration. The bill did not advance beyond committee consideration and expired, reflecting the legislative process where many bills do not become law within a session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased collaboration among federal agencies and committees on coastal restoration issues if enacted', 'Possible influence on future legislation addressing coastal and environmental restoration given the multidisciplinary referral', "Heightened public and stakeholder interest in coastal restoration policy due to the bill's introduction"]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific goals, provisions, and funding mechanisms. The referral to multiple committees indicates a complex jurisdictional landscape that may affect oversight and legislative progress. Monitoring similar future bills for detailed provisions and clearer legislative intent is recommended.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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