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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act
4/7/2025, 3:25 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5540
Bill 110 hr 5540, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue the authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. This network consists of a series of sites and water trails throughout the Chesapeake Bay region that provide recreational and educational opportunities for visitors.
The bill seeks to extend the authorization of the network for an additional five years, ensuring that it can continue to operate and provide valuable resources to the public. The network is designed to promote conservation, recreation, and education in the Chesapeake Bay region, and has been successful in attracting visitors and raising awareness about the importance of preserving this unique ecosystem.
In addition to extending the authorization of the network, the bill also includes provisions for the continued funding and support of the network. This includes funding for visitor centers, educational programs, and maintenance of the sites and water trails within the network. Overall, the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act is an important piece of legislation that supports the conservation and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay region, while also providing valuable recreational and educational opportunities for visitors.
The bill seeks to extend the authorization of the network for an additional five years, ensuring that it can continue to operate and provide valuable resources to the public. The network is designed to promote conservation, recreation, and education in the Chesapeake Bay region, and has been successful in attracting visitors and raising awareness about the importance of preserving this unique ecosystem.
In addition to extending the authorization of the network, the bill also includes provisions for the continued funding and support of the network. This includes funding for visitor centers, educational programs, and maintenance of the sites and water trails within the network. Overall, the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act is an important piece of legislation that supports the conservation and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay region, while also providing valuable recreational and educational opportunities for visitors.
Current Status of Bill HR 5540
Bill HR 5540 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2008. Bill HR 5540 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2008.  Bill HR 5540's most recent activity was Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930. as of August 1, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5540
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5540
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5540
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