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.

Sponsored bySen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]WI· Introduced 10 July 2025

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Held at the desk.

3 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Passed Senate · Updated 20 April 2026

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.

Timeline

11 actions

Received in the House.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3 March 2026 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S715-716; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S716)
26 February 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
26 February 2026 · Floor
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.
30 January 2026 · Calendars
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-100.
30 January 2026 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-100.
30 January 2026 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
21 October 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10 July 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
10 July 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]WI

Cosponsors

Republican2100%

Republican:Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]AK
Republican:Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]AK

Classification

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Computers and information technologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesState and local government operations

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To10 Jul 2025
- Markup By21 Oct 2025
- Reported By30 Jan 2026

Reports

S. Rept. 119-100

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