Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 654 Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2024, 12:14 AM

Congressional Summary of S 654

Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2030 and revises the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program and the Delaware River Basin Restoration Grant Program. Specifically, the bill adds Maryland to the current list of basin states: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

It also increases the federal cost share of a grant project that serves a small, rural, or disadvantaged community to 90% of the total cost of the project. However, the federal share may be increased to 100% of the project's total cost if the grant recipient is unable to pay, or would experience significant financial hardship if required to pay, the nonfederal share.

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Current Status of Bill S 654

Bill S 654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2023. Bill S 654 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2023. Bill S 654's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212. as of September 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 654

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 654

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Aquatic ecology

- Delaware

- Economic development

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Floods and storm protection

- Intergovernmental relations

- Lakes and rivers

- Land use and conservation

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Maryland

- New Jersey

- New York State

- Pennsylvania

- Water quality

- Water resources funding

- Water use and supply

- Watersheds

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 654

Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023

A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes.