And in the longer run, some of the royalties from offshore oil production should go to coastal restoration for all the states along the Gulf.

The states would be expected to use the proceeds largely for coastal restoration and related projects.

We'll be on the front lines of coastal restoration.

The bill only authorizes projects like coastal restoration and river navigation, funding must still be secured via the appropriations committees.

"The comprehensive coastal restoration and Category 5 hurricane protection system is our top federal priority," said Andy Kopplin, the executive director of the recovery authority.

They also improved it along the way, earmarking more money for coastal restoration.

Washington politics must not hinder comprehensive coastal restoration that protects lives and ensures the viability of America's energy independence.

The Coalition's first major initiative was to seek and secure a commitment from the State of Louisiana to make coastal restoration a top priority.

This independent revenue stream is expected to provide Louisiana billions of additional dollars over the next decades for coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects.

The federal government's neglect, specifically of necessary coastal restoration, is why this happened in the first place.