This bill reauthorizes federal funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program, which works to protect and restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The legislation amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize $100 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The funding supports efforts to reduce pollution, improve water quality, and restore habitats across the Chesapeake Bay region, which spans Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania and affects millions of residents who depend on the bay for recreation, fishing, and other economic activities. The bill was introduced by three Virginia representatives in March 2024 and was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.
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