ESTUARIES Act
Bill seeks to extend National Estuary Program to 2031, add Mississippi Sound with $850,000 funding trigger
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Keeps the national program that cleans and protects bays and river mouths going until 2031
- Adds Mississippi Sound, Mississippi so it can get planning help and grants under the program
- Blocks use of 2025 money there and requires at least $850,000 more in 2026 funding than in 2024 before spending, to avoid squeezing current projects
- Aims to boost clean water, fish and oyster habitat, flood and storm protection, and safe recreation for nearby communities
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
ESTUARIES Act
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