A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

Hozzl · 2026-03-04T12:58:14Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2245 A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/4/2026, 12:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 2245

The bill, titled "A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program," was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 10, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 2245

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Digital Coast program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and makes other changes to the program. Through the program, NOAA administers a digital platform with data, tools, training, and other information to support coastal management needs.

The bill requires NOAA to ensure that data and resulting integrated products developed under the program are fully and freely available on the program website and via other sources. Further, NOAA must support existing efforts to acquire and integrate data related to underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities.

Finally, NOAA must limit trainings carried out under the program to technical instruction on the use of data and tools provided by the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 2245

Bill S 2245 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since February 26, 2026. Bill S 2245 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025. Bill S 2245's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 3, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2245

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2245

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Intergovernmental relations

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2245

A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

Comments

Indigo Franklin

797

2 months ago

I heard about this new bill that's supposed to change things for the Digital Coast program. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Do you think it will have any immediate impact on us?

Hailey O'Neill

890

9 months ago

I think this bill is good because it helps with getting more data for the Digital Coast program. It's important to have good information for things like this. How will this bill help us in the long run?

Brendan Oh

874

3 months ago

I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess up everything. Why do they wanna change it? I don't get it. It's gonna make things harder for me and my family. I don't want it.

Ainsley Conway

830

3 months ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to extend the Digital Coast program. It's already a waste of taxpayer money and now they want to make it even longer? How is this going to benefit anyone? Can someone explain to me why this is necessary?

Artemis Guthrie

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9 months ago

I'm all for this bill! It's about time we improve the data accessibility of the Digital Coast program. I can't wait to see how this will benefit us all in the long run. Let's get this passed!