The Puerto Rico BEACHES Act directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study examining how coastal erosion—including the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands—affects tourism, fishing, and other businesses throughout Puerto Rico's coastal regions. The study will require coordination with local Puerto Rico agencies, including the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, the Department of Economic Development, and the Tourism Company. The Comptroller General's final report to Congress must include recommendations for addressing environmental factors harming coastal businesses and strategies to help industries cope with erosion-related challenges. The bill does not specify funding amounts or a deadline for completion, leaving those details to be determined through the appropriations process. This legislation essentially authorizes a fact-finding effort to understand the economic impact of coastal erosion on Puerto Rico and identify potential solutions.
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