- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Feb 26, 2026
What it does
The Chesapeake WATERS Act would reauthorize and strengthen the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) by updating its leadership requirements, expanding its scientific and educational responsibilities, and enhancing its role in coordinating Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. It affects the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, the Chesapeake Executive Council, and partners in the Chesapeake Bay Program, requiring the Office to lead integrated coastal observations, support education and training programs, manage living resources and habitats, and consult with the Chesapeake Executive Council to align activities with regional restoration goals. The bill…
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