Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1032-1033)
The bill amends Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act to create a conclusive presumption that a coastal State concurs with federal consistency determinations, applicant certifications, or state/local findings for certain "covered activities" (national security, critical infrastructure projects, disaster recovery/mitigation, or activities with significant national/regional economic impact). A coastal State may not delay such activities, although the Commerce Secretary has 30 days to nullify the presumption if the activity is not a covered activity.
Progressives emphasize environmental and state-authority risks
Narrow, administratively framed change could win support for infrastructure/national security benefits but will face opposition from coastal states and environmental advocates.
The bill amends Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act to create a conclusive presumption that a coastal State concurs with federal consistency determinations, applicant certifications, or state/local findings for certain "covered activities" (national security, critical infrastructure projects, disaster recovery/mitigation, or activities with significant national/regional economic impact).
A coastal State may not delay such activities, although the Commerce Secretary has 30 days to nullify the presumption if the activity is not a covered activity.
The bill defines terms like "area with high unemployment," "low per capita income," "critical infrastructure," and related categories, and ties some definitions to existing federal statutes and data sources.
Content narrows to specific federal priorities but shifts state authority; controversial legal and political risks lower enactment odds.
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Progressives emphasize environmental and state-authority risks
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize environmental and state-authority risks
Likely views the bill skeptically because it curtails state coastal review authority and limits state ability to block or delay projects.
Concerned that expedited federal primacy could permit environmentally harmful projects and weaken local input, especially for ecosystems and climate impacts.
Some benefits for disaster response are acknowledged, but environmental and community protections are the primary worry.
Sees a plausible rationale for speeding nationally important and disaster-related projects, but worries about federal overreach and insufficient procedural safeguards.
Would weigh benefits for infrastructure and distressed communities against risks of undermining state authority, environmental reviews, and litigation costs.
Support is conditional on transparent criteria, measurable safeguards, and limited federal discretion.
Likely supportive because the bill prevents states from obstructing national security, critical infrastructure, and disaster-response projects.
Values the presumption of concurrence, reduced delays, and targeted help for low-income or high-unemployment areas.
May view the Secretary's 30-day review as reasonable, though some conservatives might prefer even stronger limits on state objections.
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Content narrows to specific federal priorities but shifts state authority; controversial legal and political risks lower enactment odds.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize environmental and state-authority risks
Content narrows to specific federal priorities but shifts state authority; controversial legal and political risks lower enactment odds.
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