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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

4/8/2024, 2:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4770

Bill 118 hr 4770, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023, aims to address the environmental issues facing the Chesapeake Bay region. The bill focuses on promoting scientific research, education, and ecosystem restoration efforts in order to improve the health and sustainability of the bay.

Key provisions of the bill include funding for research projects that focus on understanding the ecological challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay, as well as initiatives to enhance public education and outreach programs to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the bay's ecosystem. Additionally, the bill allocates resources for ecosystem restoration projects, such as wetland restoration and water quality improvement efforts.

The Chesapeake Bay is a vital ecosystem that supports a diverse range of plant and animal species, as well as providing important economic and recreational opportunities for the surrounding communities. By investing in scientific research, education, and ecosystem restoration efforts, the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023 aims to protect and preserve this valuable natural resource for future generations.

Current Status of Bill HR 4770

Bill HR 4770 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4770 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4770's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359. as of April 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4770

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4770

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Air quality
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic ecology
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Chesapeake Bay
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Delaware
- Department of Commerce
- Education programs funding
- Educational technology and distance education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Fishes
- Geography and mapping
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Maryland
- New York State
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Pennsylvania
- Research administration and funding
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Virginia
- Water quality
- Water resources funding
- Watersheds
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4770

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

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