Policy Priorities
Emphasizing the Importance of Beaches
Preserving, Protecting, and Restoring America’s Beaches and Coasts
The ACC advocates for robust policies that protect coastal regions from erosion and sea level rise while enhancing their resilience against disasters. These efforts support the long-term vitality of coastal economies and ecosystems.
Ensuring Economic Prosperity for Coastal Communities
We promote the development of resilient infrastructure and emergency preparedness, which are crucial to sustaining the travel, tourism, and industries that drive coastal economies.
Amplifying Your Voice Where It Matters
Congress
We work with Congress to promote policy and funding for beaches and coastal economies
Federal Agencies
We engage the highest levels of accountability in federal agencies involved in coastal management
National Interest
We emphasize the national importance of healthy beaches at the federal, state, and local levels
Industry
We communicate directly with dredgers, coastal engineers, and other coastal practitioners to drive collaboration.
Key Issue Areas
Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus
The ACC works with members of the caucus advocate for legislation that helps coastal communities address adapt to climate change and sea level rise.
Chaired by Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ-6) and Rep. John Rutherford (FL-5), the Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus is a forum for the House of Representatives to propose and evaluate coastal policy. The caucus works to bring awareness to these issues in Congress and promotes policies that support sustainable development, climate resilience, and federal investment in coastal infrastructure.
