SAND Act

The Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development (SAND) Act would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to purchase sand and other fill materials from foreign countries for beach restoration and erosion control projects. Currently, federal law generally requires the use of domestic sand sources if they are available. By lifting this restriction, the bill aims to provide coastal communities with more options and potentially lower costs for maintaining shorelines, protecting coastal property, and restoring beaches used for recreation.