HR. 6893In Committee
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reauthorizes NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office, updates its operating requirements, and expands authority for Chesapeake Bay education and habitat restoration programs
Key points
- Authorize watershed education program
- Modify office consultation requirements
- Allow habitat restoration program
- Extend Chesapeake Bay Office authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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