Congress·Reported·S. 606

Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

Chincoteague Wells: NASA Can Repay Town for Moving Drinking Water Wells

Sep 8, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 5300 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5300 (118th) →

Key Points

Congress would let NASA sign an agreement (up to 5 years) to repay the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs tied to moving certain drinking water wells.
The bill focuses on planning to remove wells now located on NASA-managed land and setting up replacement wells on land the town controls (by lease, ownership, or easement).
The agreement is expected to cover moving three remaining wells and spell out where they will be relocated.
The agreement should include a current cost estimate, including land purchase/lease, engineering, design, permits, and construction.
NASA would have to send any agreement it signs to key House and Senate committees within 18 months after the bill becomes law.

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Milestones

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Sep 8, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Sep 8, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Feb 18, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Feb 18, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

Bill NumberS 606

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.

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