Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025

# Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 is designed to protect and restore coastal areas and estuaries (where rivers meet the ocean) from environmental threats like erosion, flooding, and climate impacts. The bill would establish federal programs and funding to help communities along U.S. coasts build resilience against these challenges through projects such as wetland restoration, natural barrier protection, and improved infrastructure. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects coastal communities and states, environmental organizations, and property owners in at-risk areas.

It would also impact federal agencies tasked with implementing coastal protection programs and local governments that would receive grants or technical assistance. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2786 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Mike Levin, a Democrat from California. For a bill to become law, it must pass through committee review, be approved by both the House and Senate, and be signed by the President.