Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education,...
To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
HB6893, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, aims to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This bill intends to support efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on scientific research, education, and environmental restoration.
This legislation would primarily affect organizations and individuals involved in the management and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including federal, state, and local agencies, as well as researchers, educators, and environmental groups. The reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Office would help ensure continued funding and support for initiatives aimed at improving the health of the bay.
As of December 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has passed through several subcommittee hearings and committee considerations, with the latest progress being a report passed by the committee on July 15, 2026. The bill has been amended and is now ready for further consideration in the House.
