What does Preamble of HR 583 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment relates to grants for beach monitoring. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 583 do?

This bill is formally titled the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025.

What does COASTAL RECREATION WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION. of HR 583 do?

This section amends Section 406 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand the scope of coastal recreation water quality monitoring to include nearby shallow upstream waters. The amendments allow States to use grant funds to identify specific sources of contamination in coastal recreation waters. Section 406 is also amended to allow for the inclusion of data relating to identified sources of contamination. The amendments modify Section 8 of the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000, extending authorization of appropriations from fiscal years 2001 through 2005 to fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The funding amount remains at $30,000,000 for each of the specified fiscal years.

What does GUIDANCE. of HR 583 do?

This section concerns guidance provided to states and local governments. The guidance relates to grants received under section 406 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for ensuring the guidance reflects innovations in testing technologies for water contamination.

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BEACH Act of 2025 — HR. 583

Last updated: 1/22/2025 · Introduced: 1/21/2025

Author: David Joyce (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The BEACH Act of 2025 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand coastal recreation water quality monitoring to include nearby upstream waters and allow states to identify contamination sources.
This bill extends authorization of appropriations for coastal recreation water quality monitoring grants from 2025 through 2029, maintaining the funding level at $30,000,000 annually.
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator must ensure guidance for grant recipients reflects advancements in water contamination testing technologies.

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