This bill extends the Chesapeake WILD program, which supports wildlife conservation and land management efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region, for five additional years by moving the program's expiration date from 2025 to 2030. The legislation amends the existing America's Conservation Enhancement Act, a federal law governing conservation initiatives in the Chesapeake area. The bill primarily affects conservation organizations, state and local governments, and landowners involved in environmental protection projects around the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, Maryland, and other surrounding areas. While the text provided does not specify new funding amounts, the reauthorization allows the program to continue its current operations and funding structure through 2030. The bill was introduced in March 2024 and referred to the House Committees on Natural Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.
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