Kevin Kiley (I-CA)
To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a conclusive presumption that a State concurs to certain activities, and for other purposes.
A bill from an independent
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. It seeks to establish a conclusive presumption that a coastal state agrees to certain activities. These covered activities include national security activities, critical infrastructure projects, disaster recovery or mitigation, and activities with significant national or regional economic impacts. Under this rule, a state's objection or challenge cannot delay or prevent these activities from proceeding. The Secretary has a 30-day window to nullify this presumption if the activity is not considered a covered activity.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal authority by allowing national security and infrastructure projects to proceed despite state objections.
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill ensures disaster recovery and mitigation activities proceed without state-level delay.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill targets economic activity toward areas with low per capita income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Efficiency for critical projects: By establishing a conclusive presumption of concurrence, certain activities such as national security, critical infrastructure, or disaster recovery cannot be delayed or prevented by a state's objection (Section 1, paragraph (1) and (2)).
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Support for economic development: The bill includes provisions for activities with a significant national or regional economic impact, which applies to activities authorized or funded by the Federal Government in areas with low per capita income or high unemployment (Section 1, paragraph (s)(4)(A)).
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Streamlined disaster response: The bill covers disaster recovery or mitigation activities intended to prevent, prepare for, respond to, or recover from emergencies or major disasters (Section 1, paragraph (s)(4)(H)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of state oversight/challenge: A coastal state's objection or challenge to a covered activity may no longer be able to delay or prevent that activity from proceeding (Section 1, paragraph (2)).
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Limited window for review: The Secretary has a strict 30-day limit to issue a written determination to nullify the presumption of concurrence; if this window passes, the presumption becomes final and binding (Section 1, paragraph (3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill streamlines the development of critical infrastructure which can benefit local business environments. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets economic activity toward areas with low per capita income. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill facilitates critical infrastructure and economic development that may benefit urbanized areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill ensures disaster recovery and mitigation activities proceed without state-level delay. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill streamlines the implementation of critical infrastructure projects.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority by allowing national security and infrastructure projects to proceed despite state objections.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill streamlines projects with significant national or regional economic impacts to encourage growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill facilitates activities with significant economic impact in high-unemployment areas to potentially stimulate jobs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill facilitates the expedited execution of national security and critical infrastructure projects.
- 3/6/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House