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.

# Summary of HR 1874 **What the bill would do:** This bill would change how federal projects in coastal areas are approved by modifying the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. Currently, states can review and approve (or object to) certain federal activities affecting their coastlines. The bill would create an automatic approval system—if a state doesn't respond within a set timeframe, the federal government could assume the state has approved the project and move forward without explicit state consent. **Who it affects:** The bill impacts states with coastal zones, the federal government, and industries conducting marine activities like offshore energy development or fishing.

It could affect coastal communities and marine resources depending on which federal projects move forward under this streamlined approval process. **Current status:** HR 1874 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.