New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act

This bill establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program to coordinate habitat restoration and water quality improvements across the shared watershed region. It creates a grant program providing competitive federal funding (up to 90% for disadvantaged communities) to state/local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for projects like river restoration, green infrastructure, and community engagement. The program prioritizes environmental justice communities, advances climate-resilient solutions, and requires annual congressional reporting. The bill authorizes $20 million annually from 2024-2029, with a sunset provision ending in 2030.