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LEGISLATION/H.R. 6893

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

119-HR-6893119th CongressIntroduced Dec 18, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA-3)
7 cosponsors

Summary

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office and modifies requirements concerning the office and its activities, such as new consultation requirements. (The office partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.)

The bill also provides statutory authority for the office's Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program for elementary and secondary schools.

Further, the bill authorizes the office to establish a program to support coordinated management, protection, characterization, and restoration of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources.

Subjects

Advisory bodiesAir qualityAquacultureAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherChesapeake BayClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDelawareDepartment of CommerceEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationExecutive agency funding and structureFishesGeography and mappingHistoric sites and heritage areas

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 15, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5584-5585)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6893.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5584-5586)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 664.
Aug 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
Aug 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
Aug 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 19, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 18, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025Library of Congress
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