H.R. 3814 — Puerto Rico BEACHES Act

This section directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effects of coastal erosion—including the loss of beaches, dunes, and wetlands—on tourism, fisheries, and businesses throughout coastal areas in Puerto Rico, and to submit a report to Congress. The study must (1) coordinate and consult with specified Puerto Rico agencies, including the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Department of Economic Development, and Tourism Company; and (2) include recommendations to ameliorate environmental factors affecting businesses and address erosion-related challenges for industries.