Bill > HR5920

This bill amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to explicitly include the District of Columbia as an eligible entity for federal funding under the Act. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing law by inserting the phrase "the District of Columbia" into the definition section of the Act, which would enable DC to receive federal funding for coastal zone management activities. The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) is a federal law that provides funding and support for states to develop comprehensive programs for managing coastal resources. By adding DC to the list of eligible entities, the bill recognizes the District's unique coastal characteristics and potential need for federal assistance in managing its waterfront areas, despite not being a traditional coastal state. The bill is relatively straightforward, making a narrow but important change to expand DC's access to federal coastal management resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5920/all-info