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Congress·Reported·6 months ago

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

Also known as: Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

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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.
EnvironmentInfrastructureConsumer Protection

Milestones

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Sep 8, 2025Senate

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

Sep 8, 2025Senate

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

Apr 30, 2025Senate

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

Feb 18, 2025Senate

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

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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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