Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Coastal Community Resilience Against Climate Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2025) – In a formal announcement from the Capitol Hill press corps this morning, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) unveiled a new legislative package aimed at fortifying coastal infrastructure against the increasing risks of extreme weather events. The Congressman Tom Kean Jr. introduced the Coastal Resilience and Restoration Act alongside a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers, citing the need for proactive federal investment in natural and man-made defenses. According to the bill’s text, the legislation would allocate over $2 billion in grants for state and local governments to restore wetlands, reinforce seawalls, and implement nature-based solutions. Kean emphasized that the measure is designed to protect national security assets, critical supply chains, and residential communities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The announcement follows recent damage assessments from severe storm surges last fall. No official vote date has been set by House leadership. Kean stated that the proposal aims to reduce long-term economic losses and ensure the preparedness of vulnerable regions.