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S 4704

Military Installation Shoreline Protection Act

118th Congress Introduced by Marco Rubio

S. 4704 would authorize funding and measures to protect shorelines around U.S. military installations, reducing erosion, flooding and storm surge risk.

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Bill Summary · S 4704

Summary: S. 4704 - Military Installation Shoreline Protection Act

Overview

  • Bill Number: S. 4704
  • Title: Military Installation Shoreline Protection Act
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate
  • Introduced: July 11, 2024
  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Marco Rubio
  • Committee Referral: Committee on Armed Services (read twice and referred on introduction)
  • Related Bill: S. 4638 (companion)

What this bill appears to address (based on title)

  • The title indicates the bill would address protection of shorelines associated with military installations. The available information does not include the specific text of provisions, definitions, or mandated actions. The intent, outcomes, and mechanisms would be defined in the bill’s full language.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Provided Text)

  • The exact statutory changes, authorizations, funding, standards, timelines, and agency responsibilities are not included in the summary you provided.
  • The companion bill (S. 4638) may contain parallel or complementary provisions; comparing the two would clarify scope and approach.

Note: A complete and precise summary of provisions (funding levels, project eligibility, regulatory requirements, oversight, reporting, and enforcement) requires the full bill text.

Potential Impact (General Considerations)

  • If enacted, the bill could influence how shoreline protection measures are planned and funded at military installations.
  • Possible effects might include:
    • Allocations or authorization of funds for coastal resilience, erosion control, fortification, or flood protection near bases.
    • Requirements for risk assessment, environmental review, or compliance with federal environmental laws.
    • Coordination between the Department of Defense, the Navy/Army Corps of Engineers, and other relevant agencies.
    • Timelines for planning, construction, and reporting on shoreline protection projects.
  • Specific beneficiaries would likely include military installations facing shoreline erosion, flooding risk, or storm surge, along with communities and ecosystems adjoining those bases.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Senate on July 11, 2024.
  • Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services on the same day.
  • Status updates beyond introduction and committee referral are not provided in the information available here.

Sponsor and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Marco Rubio
  • Related/Companion: S. 4638

Next Steps for Readers

  • To understand the bill’s concrete provisions, text, and financial impacts, review the full bill language on Congress.gov or the Senate’s legislative database.
  • Compare S. 4704 with its companion S. 4638 to identify common elements and any differences.
  • Monitor committee actions (Armed Services) for hearings, amendments, and potential marks.

If you’d like, I can monitor for the full text and provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision summary once the bill’s language is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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