A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 for the purpose of determining the causes and means of preventing shoreline erosion.

Makes the fact findings that there is a need for further research and study in determining the causes and means of preventing shore line erosion. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to secure the assistances of the States in entering into research studies on shore line erosion. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.