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

House Bill

H.R. 6893

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Scott

D - VA

Cosponsors

3

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Summary

This bill would establish programs focused on training, education, restoration, and scientific research for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The legislation aims to advance efforts to protect and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it.

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Introduced3/26/2026

StatusSubcommittee Hearings Held

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

This bill would establish programs focused on training, education, restoration, and scientific research for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The legislation aims to advance efforts to protect and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers and streams

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This bill would establish programs focused on training, education, restoration, and scientific research for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The legislation aims to advance efforts to protect and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it.

Bill Number: 6893
Introduced: 3/26/2026
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Fact Sheet

Title: Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Bill Number: 6893
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced: 3/26/2026
Summary: This bill would establish programs focused on training, education, restoration, and scientific research for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The legislation aims to advance efforts to protect and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish programs focused on training, education, restoration, and scientific research for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The legislation aims to advance efforts to protect and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would create programs for training and education related to Chesapeake Bay Watershed conservation.
It would support restoration activities to improve the environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding watershed.
The legislation would advance scientific research to better understand and protect the Bay ecosystem.
The bill focuses on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, which spans multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and West Virginia.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect residents, businesses, and organizations in the six-state Chesapeake Bay Watershed region. It would likely provide funding and resources for environmental education programs, habitat restoration projects, and scientific studies aimed at improving water quality and ecosystem health. Local communities, educational institutions, environmental organizations, and researchers working on Bay conservation would benefit from these programs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6893, 119th Congress (2026). "Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6893

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