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Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act
1/14/2025, 5:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 2620
The bill outlines the boundaries of the recreation area, which would encompass a significant portion of land along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. It also specifies the types of activities that would be allowed within the recreation area, such as hiking, fishing, and boating. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the management and protection of the area, including measures to prevent pollution and preserve wildlife habitats.
If passed, the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act would provide a valuable resource for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay region, while also promoting conservation efforts to protect this important ecosystem. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of preserving and promoting the natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay.
Congressional Summary of S 2620
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act
This bill establishes the Chesapeake National Recreation Area in Maryland and Virginia as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).
The Department of the Interior may acquire land and land-based resources within the recreation area boundaries by (1) donation, (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, (3) exchange, or (4) transfer from another federal agency.
Interior, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, must prepare a management plan for the recreation area as specified by the bill. Interior must also conduct transportation planning, in coordination with the Department of Transportation and state transportation agencies, to minimize traffic in the surrounding community. Additionally, Interior must establish an advisory board for the recreation area.
Finally, the bill directs NPS's Chesapeake Bay office to administer the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network in coordination with the recreation area.
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Current Status of Bill S 2620
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2620
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2620
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2620
Comments

Jax Fernandez
1 year ago
This bill good for nature, me like. More parks, more fun. #ChesapeakeAct



