S. 508: BEACH Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-04 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-11):
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2026-05-21 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT 2026-06-03 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE 2026-06-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 508 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 508?
S. 508 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: BEACH Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 508 are available on congress.gov.
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