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

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2534

Bill 118 s 2534, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the health and sustainability of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

The bill focuses on three main areas: science, education, and ecosystem enhancement. In terms of science, the bill calls for increased funding for research and monitoring of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. This includes studying the impact of pollution, climate change, and other factors on the health of the bay.

In terms of education, the bill aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. This includes funding for educational programs in schools, as well as outreach efforts to engage the public in conservation efforts. Finally, the bill includes provisions for ecosystem enhancement, such as funding for restoration projects and habitat conservation efforts. This includes efforts to protect and restore critical habitats for fish, wildlife, and other species that rely on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Overall, the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023 seeks to address the challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and promote its long-term health and sustainability.

Current Status of Bill S 2534

Bill S 2534 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2534 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2534's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2534

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2534

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 S 2534

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
A bill to amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

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