To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to allow the Secretary of the Army to extend the period during which the Secretary may provide beach nourishment for a water resources development project.

This bill would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to extend the timeline for federal beach nourishment projects, such as sand replenishment and coastal restoration, at the request of local or state governments. Under current law, these projects are typically limited to a specific timeframe; this legislation would permit the Secretary of the Army to extend that support for up to an additional 50 years. For citizens in coastal communities, this could provide long-term federal assistance in maintaining shorelines against erosion and storm damage, potentially protecting local infrastructure and property values over several decades.