Bill > S2063

This bill reauthorizes the National Estuary Program (NEP), which is a federal program focused on protecting and improving the water quality and ecosystem health of important estuaries across the United States, by extending its authorization period from 2026 to 2031. An estuary is a unique marine environment where a river or stream meets the ocean, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem that is crucial for marine life, water quality, and coastal communities. The bill amends a specific section of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, simply extending the program's current authorization by five additional years. By doing so, the legislation ensures continued federal support and funding for scientific research, conservation efforts, and environmental protection of these critical coastal areas. The bill's full title, the "Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America's Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act of 2025" (ESTUARIES Act of 2025), reflects its purpose of maintaining and supporting the National Estuary Program's important environmental work.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2063/all-info