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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, which is an initiative to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. The bill authorizes $90 million in funding for fiscal year 2020, gradually increasing to $92 million by fiscal year 2024, to carry out the program's activities. The Chesapeake Bay Program is a regional partnership that coordinates and supports efforts to improve water quality, habitat restoration, and other environmental priorities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Ben Cardin (D)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/701/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s701/BILLS-116s701is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s701/BILLS-116s701is.pdf.pdf |
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