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Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025
3/28/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 971
Bill 119 s 971, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at conserving the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding areas. The bill seeks to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, which is a regional partnership that works to restore and protect the bay's ecosystem.
The main goals of the bill include improving water quality, restoring habitats, and supporting the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. It also aims to enhance public access to the bay and promote environmental education and stewardship.
The bill includes provisions for funding various conservation and restoration projects, as well as monitoring and research efforts to track the progress of these initiatives. It also establishes a framework for coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations and other stakeholders. Overall, Bill 119 s 971 is focused on ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, while also promoting public awareness and engagement in conservation efforts.
The main goals of the bill include improving water quality, restoring habitats, and supporting the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. It also aims to enhance public access to the bay and promote environmental education and stewardship.
The bill includes provisions for funding various conservation and restoration projects, as well as monitoring and research efforts to track the progress of these initiatives. It also establishes a framework for coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations and other stakeholders. Overall, Bill 119 s 971 is focused on ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, while also promoting public awareness and engagement in conservation efforts.
Current Status of Bill S 971
Bill S 971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 971 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025. Bill S 971's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 971
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 971
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 971
A bill to provide for the conservation of the Chesapeake Bay, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide for the conservation of the Chesapeake Bay, and for other purposes.
Comments

Francis Hinton
1,059
1 year ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 971
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