Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill to Protect Connecticut River Watershed Across Five States
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong regional support from New England senators but needs to gain broader interest from lawmakers outside the Northeast to pass the full Senate and House.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Local businesses near the Connecticut River could benefit indirectly from improved recreation access, trails, and nature-based flood mitigation. Better flood resilience protects properties and reduces storm damage risk for businesses along the watershed, though the impact depends on whether the bill passes and receives funding.
State Impacts
Milestones
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
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