FL H1411

Urges Congress to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to amend its current easement policy for shore protection projects so that critical projects in Florida can proceed without delay

Cites that 432.5 miles of Florida's 825 miles of beaches are critically eroded, according to the 2023 Florida Department of Environmental Protection report, and that federal, state, and local governments have partnered for over 50 years to protect 253 miles of critically eroded beaches

Argues that recent Army Corps of Engineers policy shifts now require perpetual public access, use, and construction easements from 100% of property owners within a project area—even where no construction will occur—causing coastal property owners to reject signing easements and delaying both traditional and emergency repair projects

Notes that the Corps' perpetual easement requirement exceeds what is needed for congressionally authorized 50-year shore protection projects and is not grounded in law, contradicting Congressional intent under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986

Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, the U.S. Senate President, the U.S. House Speaker, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation