Bill extends NOAA coastal mapping program through 2030
Placed on the calendarH.R. 4256Latest action
Sponsor: Dave Min · Representative · CA
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Official title: Digital Coast Reauthorization Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill renews NOAA's Digital Coast Act through 2030 and requires coastal data to be free and fully accessible.
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What does this do?
This bill extends funding authorization for NOAA's Digital Coast Act from 2025 through 2030, keeping the coastal mapping and data program running. It also requires coastal data to be "fully and freely available" rather than just "readily accessible," and expands covered data to include underground infrastructure like pipes and cables near coastlines.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects coastal state and local governments, urban planners, emergency management agencies, and researchers who use NOAA's coastal data. It could indirectly affect residents in coastal areas through improved flood and infrastructure planning.
Why does it matter?
The extension prevents the program from lapsing and expands what data is available for public use, but the summary does not describe any new regulations for individuals or businesses.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 30, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Oct 31, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 310.