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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for beach monitoring, and for other purposes.
2/12/2025, 9:01 AM
Summary of Bill HR 583
Bill 119 HR 583, also known as the Beach Monitoring Grant Act, is a proposed amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The main purpose of this bill is to provide grants for beach monitoring in order to improve water quality and public health at beaches across the United States.
The bill aims to address the issue of water pollution at beaches by providing funding for monitoring programs that will test water quality and ensure that beaches are safe for public use. By implementing these monitoring programs, the bill seeks to prevent waterborne illnesses and other health risks associated with contaminated water.
In addition to funding beach monitoring programs, the bill also includes provisions for improving public awareness of water quality issues at beaches. This includes requirements for public notification of water quality test results and the establishment of a national database for tracking beach water quality. Overall, the Beach Monitoring Grant Act is a bipartisan effort to protect public health and improve water quality at beaches throughout the United States. By providing funding for monitoring programs and increasing public awareness of water quality issues, this bill aims to ensure that Americans can safely enjoy their time at the beach without risking their health.
The bill aims to address the issue of water pollution at beaches by providing funding for monitoring programs that will test water quality and ensure that beaches are safe for public use. By implementing these monitoring programs, the bill seeks to prevent waterborne illnesses and other health risks associated with contaminated water.
In addition to funding beach monitoring programs, the bill also includes provisions for improving public awareness of water quality issues at beaches. This includes requirements for public notification of water quality test results and the establishment of a national database for tracking beach water quality. Overall, the Beach Monitoring Grant Act is a bipartisan effort to protect public health and improve water quality at beaches throughout the United States. By providing funding for monitoring programs and increasing public awareness of water quality issues, this bill aims to ensure that Americans can safely enjoy their time at the beach without risking their health.
Congressional Summary of HR 583
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025 or the BEACH Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and expands an existing program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that awards grants to states and local governments to (1) monitor the water quality of coastal recreational waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access that are used by the public; and (2) notify the public, local governments, and the EPA when the water is not safe for recreational activities.
Specifically, the bill expands the program to allow the EPA to award grants for identifying sources of contamination (i.e., pathogens) for coastal recreation waters. It also allows grants to be used for monitoring and notification of contamination in (1) shallow waters upstream from recreational waters, and (2) recreational waters on beaches.
Current Status of Bill HR 583
Bill HR 583 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 583 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 583's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 583
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 583
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 583
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for beach monitoring, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for beach monitoring, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 583
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