Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
This bill reauthorizes annual federal funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program, directly affecting the multi-state partnership managing the bay's restoration. It mandates $100 million in annual funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support ongoing cleanup efforts. The provision modifies existing law to ensure stable financial support for water quality improvement projects across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This change continues current program operations without altering existing environmental goals or responsibilities.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2024
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Mar 5, 2024
Last action Mar 6, 2024
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert J. Wittman
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer L. McClellan
DDemocratic
Co
John P. Sarbanes
DDemocratic
Co
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
DDemocratic
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