S 606 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

This bill requires NASA to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs related to replacing contaminated drinking water wells located on NASA property. It mandates a 5-year agreement between NASA and the town to remove three specific wells and establish new wells on town-controlled land, including details on relocation sites, costs, and engineering. NASA must submit the agreement to Congress within 18 months for oversight by the Senate Commerce Committee and House Science Committee. The law directly affects Chincoteague residents relying on these wells and shifts responsibility for relocation costs to NASA.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Sep 8, 2025
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Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.
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Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Feb 18, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Feb 18, 2025
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