S. 4102 reauthorizes federal conservation and water infrastructure programs in the Delaware River Basin by extending them through 2033 and expanding the program to include Maryland as a fifth participating state alongside Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The bill amends existing water infrastructure law to officially add Maryland to the basin's definition and governance structure, ensuring the state can participate in and benefit from restoration projects in the region. The legislation also directs the federal government to prioritize funding for projects that serve small, rural, or disadvantaged communities within the basin when selecting which conservation efforts to support. This reauthorization affects residents and communities across the five-state region who depend on the Delaware River for drinking water, recreation, and economic activity. The bill was introduced in March 2026 by a bipartisan group of senators from the affected states and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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