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Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act
To direct the Secretary of the Army to implement a program for the testing and implementation of stabilization and erosion control technology to prevent coastal erosion.
Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a six-year program to research and develop new technologies for coastal erosion control and stabilization. The program will focus on biomimetic methods—engineered systems that mimic natural processes—to protect estuaries, cliffs, bluffs, beaches, dunes, and shorelines from erosion and coastal flooding. The bill emphasizes testing alternatives to traditional hardened structures like seawalls that are static and can damage local ecosystems. The research will be conducted across diverse geographic locations in consultation with other federal agencies and states with approved coastal management programs. At the end of the six-year period, the Secretary must report to Congress on the program's results and make recommendations for continuation.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY)
3 cosponsors
Actions (4)
- Dec 1, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. · house
- Dec 1, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. · house
- Oct 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Oct 10, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 10, 2025
Ms. Gillen (for herself and Mr. Van Drew) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Army to implement a program for the testing and implementation of stabilization and erosion control technology to prevent coastal erosion.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act”.
SEC. 2. STABILIZATION AND EROSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
(a) In General.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, and for a period of 6 years beginning on the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary and, where appropriate, in consultation with other Federal agencies and States carrying out State management programs approved under section 306 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1455), shall establish a program to carry out research and development activities relating to stabilization and erosion control technology, including the estimated cost and longevity of such technology, as—
(1) biomimetic methods for the protection of estuaries, cliffs, bluffs, beaches, dunes, and shoreline stabilization;
(2) applicable for coastal application in areas exposed to coastal floods and erosion hazards, including monitoring and maintenance; and
(3) alternatives to hardened structures that are static, disruptive to local habitat, and contributive to erosion in adjacent areas.
(b) Testing Diversity.—The Secretary shall ensure that research and development activities carried out under this section are carried out in diverse geographic locations.
(c) Report.—Not later than 60 days after the end of the period described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the program carried out under this section, including a comprehensive evaluation of such program and recommendations for the continuation of such program.
(d) Definitions.—In this section:
(1) Biomimetic method.—The term “biomimetic method” means an engineered system that mimics natural processes, is temporary, adjustable, removable, and reusable, and includes hybrid approaches that combine natural and engineered elements to enhance ecosystem function while providing protection.
(2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center. <all>
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