Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

House Bill

H.R. 5490

119th Congress

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronny Jackson

Representative

Republican

TX-13

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill updates the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which is a network of protected coastal areas that are ineligible for federal funding for development. The bill expands some exceptions to this funding restriction, such as for aquaculture and certain Army Corps of Engineers projects. It also requires property owners in affected areas to disclose the CBRS status to potential buyers or renters.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-117.

SponsorRonny Jackson (R-TX)

Introduced11/4/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for

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Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

This bill updates the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which is a network of protected coastal areas that are ineligible for federal funding for development. The bill expands some exceptions to this funding restriction, such

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This bill updates the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which is a network of protected coastal areas that are ineligible for federal funding for development. The bill expands some exceptions to this funding restriction, such as for aquaculture and certain Army Corps of Engineers projects. It also requires property owners in affected areas to disclose the CBRS status to potential buyers or renters.

Bill Number: 5490
Sponsor: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Title: Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
Bill Number: 5490
Sponsor: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Summary: This bill updates the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which is a network of protected coastal areas that are ineligible for federal funding for development. The bill expands some exceptions to this funding restriction, such as for aquaculture and certain Army Corp

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill updates the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which is a network of protected coastal areas that are ineligible for federal funding for development. The bill expands some exceptions to this funding restriction, such as for aquaculture and certain Army Corps of Engineers projects. It also requires property owners in affected areas to disclose the CBRS status to potential buyers or renters.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act or the BEACH ActThis act modifies the coastal areas belonging to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and which are, therefore, ineligible to receive federal financial assistance for land development. It also expands exceptions to this restriction, establishes additional requirements for agencies administering the CBRS, and requires a study relating to coastal barrier ecosystems.Specifically, the act updates and replaces existing CBRS maps with maps recommended by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in a 2022 report to Congress titled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Hurricane Sandy Remapping Project. Affected coastal areas are located in 13 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.In addition, the act creates new exceptions to the limitation on federal financial assistance for certain (1) aquaculture operations (e.g., shellfish production) and (2) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management projects. The act also provides that insurable structures (i.e., walled and roofed buildings) that are on the ground in areas added to the CBRS within one year of enactment remain eligible for federal financial assistance. The act directs FWS to issue regulations requiring owners or lessors of real property in communities affected by the CBRS to disclose this information to prospective buyers or lessees.Additionally, the act provides that FWS shall develop and finalize guidance relating to the expenditure of federal funds in emergency situations that threaten life, land, and property immediately adjacent to a system unit. The act also generally requires agencies that are involved with the CBRS to revise or issue regulations or guidance as necessary within one year of enactment.Finally, the act directs FWS and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a scientific evaluation of the dynamics of coastal barrier ecosystems. FWS and USGS must provide related recommendations for the CBRS to Congress.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Updates maps of the protected CBRS coastal areas across 13 states
Creates new exceptions to the federal funding restriction, such as for aquaculture and Army Corps projects
Requires property owners in affected areas to disclose the CBRS status to potential buyers or renters
Directs studies on coastal barrier ecosystems and federal funding in emergency situations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact coastal property owners, developers, and federal agencies working in the affected CBRS areas across 13 states. It could make it easier for some types of projects to receive federal funding, while also increasing disclosure requirements for property sales and rentals in protected coastal zones.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Connecticut

Delaware

Floods and storm protection

Florida

Geography and mapping

Louisiana

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Maryland

Massachusetts

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5490, 119th Congress (2025). "Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5490

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