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US HB3814
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pablo Jose Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Comptroller General must conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the effects of coastal erosion—including loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands—on tourism, fisheries, and businesses in Puerto Rico
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Study requires coordination with Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Department of Economic Development, and Puerto Rico Tourism Company
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Report must include recommendations on ameliorating environmental factors affecting coastal businesses and addressing challenges industries face from erosion
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"Coastal area" encompasses coastal wetlands, watersheds, coastal waters, bays, coastlines, and estuaries with associated uplands
Legislative Description
Puerto Rico BEACHES Act Puerto Rico Business & Economic Assessment of Coastal Hazards and Erosion Study Act
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
6/6/2025