Bills · S 2245
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2245Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchState and local government operations
A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make crucial coastal data more widely available and useful for a longer period. By making data 'fully and freely available,' it could remove financial or logistical hurdles, allowing more people—from local officials to small businesses—to use this information for better planning, environmental management, and disaster preparedness.
Adding data on underground infrastructure is important because it can prevent costly mistakes and service disruptions when construction or repair work is done in coastal areas. Extending the program until 2030 means that these vital resources and services will continue to be available to coastal communities as they face ongoing challenges like rising sea levels and extreme weather.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires Digital Coast data to be 'fully and freely available' in addition to being 'readily accessible.'
This ensures that all data provided by the program is available without cost or significant barriers, increasing public access and utility.
PROVISION 02
Expands the types of data collected to specifically include information on 'underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities.'
This new data can help prevent damage to critical services like water pipes and electrical lines during construction or natural disasters in coastal areas.
PROVISION 03
Limits the trainings provided by the program to 'technical instruction in the use of data and tools.'
This focuses the program's educational efforts on practical application for technical users, potentially making them more efficient.
PROVISION 04
Extends the Digital Coast program's authorization for an additional five years, from 2025 to 2030.
This ensures the continued operation and availability of the program's valuable data and services for coastal management.
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D· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
27
BILLS LED
52
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSMAR 3
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
MAR 3
Received in the House.
MAR 3
Held at the desk.
FEB 26
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2245
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2245Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchState and local government operations
A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2026
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