Reauthorize the BEACH Act program at $30 million for FY2026 through FY2031.

David P. Joyce · Ohio · Republican

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This bill reauthorizes the BEACH Act program at $30 million for FY2026 – FY2031, retaining the previously authorized level.

Joyce’s bill would continue BEACH Act funding at $30 million annually through FY2031.

Joyce Bills to Conserve the Great Lakes Pass House
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Evidence

The EPA’s Beaches landing page, last updated May 21, 2026, says 2026 EPA Beach Grants will allocate up to $9.7 million to eligible Tribes, states, and territories on ocean and Great Lakes coasts.

Current EPA beach funding is far below the promised $30 million level, and the page reflects ongoing grant administration rather than a reauthorization at the claimed amount.

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Beaches | US EPA
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EPA’s Beach Grants page, last updated May 21, 2026, lists FY2026 BEACH Act grant total at $9,750,000 and says allocations are awarded up to $10 million under existing BEACH Act authority.

The current FY2026 grant level is still around $9.75 million, which does not match the promised $30 million reauthorization target.

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Beach Grants | US EPA
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Assessments

never same_term

The promised outcome was a specific reauthorization of the BEACH Act at $30 million annually for FY2026 through FY2031. The evidence shows EPA is still operating under existing authority and awarding about $9.75 million for FY2026, far below the promised level, with no indication that the claimed $30 million reauthorization was enacted. Because the FY2026 funding target was not achieved in the candidate's current federal service period, this is best scored as not delivered rather than partial.

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