Puerto Rico BEACHES Act

The Puerto Rico BEACHES Act (HR 3814) requires the U.S. Comptroller General to study how coastal erosion - impacting beaches, dunes, and wetlands - affects tourism, fisheries, and coastal businesses across Puerto Rico. The study must coordinate with Puerto Rico’s natural resources, economic development, and tourism agencies, and include specific recommendations for mitigating environmental impacts on these industries. The report will analyze erosion challenges in defined coastal areas, including wetlands, bays, and estuaries, as specified in the bill. This is a procedural study bill focused solely on assessment, not on implementing new policies or funding.