Congressional Hearings on Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments (1980)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings established the legislative record for potential changes to federal coastal protection and management funding, which directly impacts how states manage their shorelines and receive federal grants.
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Coastal states
These states receive federal funding and guidance for coastal management programs governed by the Act.
Federal agencies
Agencies responsible for administering coastal zone management grants and oversight are subject to the proposed legislative changes.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Oceanography held hearings to review the Coastal Zone Management Act.
- The hearings specifically addressed proposed amendments under H.R. 6956 and H.R. 6979.
- The proceedings were conducted by the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
- The hearings took place during the Ninety-sixth Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings established the legislative record for potential changes to federal coastal protection and management funding, which directly impacts how states manage their shorelines and receive federal grants.
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