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US HR2982

US HR2982
New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act


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Introduced
04/27/2023
In Committee
07/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, a non-regulatory program that aims to coordinate and carry out restoration and protection activities within the New York-New Jersey Watershed. The program has several key objectives, including enhancing wildlife habitats, improving water quality, increasing resilience to climate change, engaging communities experiencing environmental injustice, and supporting the implementation of approved conservation plans in the region. The bill also creates a voluntary grant program to provide matching funds for restoration and protection projects, with a focus on serving small, rural, and disadvantaged communities. The bill authorizes $20 million in annual funding for the program from 2024 to 2029, with at least 75% of the funds dedicated to the grant program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held (on 07/27/2023)

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