Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

Senate Bill

S. 2660

119th Congress

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John R. Curtis

Senator

Republican

UT

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act would establish programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans across five Northeastern states. The bill would create a partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities in the watershed, as well as a grant program to fund these efforts by state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and universities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

SponsorJohn R. Curtis (R-UT)

Introduced8/1/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

ChamberSenate

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Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act would establish programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans across five Northeastern states. The bill would create a partnership program

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The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act would establish programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans across five Northeastern states. The bill would create a partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities in the watershed, as well as a grant program to fund these efforts by state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and universities.

Bill Number: 2660
Sponsor: John R. Curtis (R-UT)
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Title: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Bill Number: 2660
Sponsor: John R. Curtis (R-UT)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Summary: The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act would establish programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans across five Northeastern states. The bill would create a partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement r

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The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act would establish programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans across five Northeastern states. The bill would create a partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities in the watershed, as well as a grant program to fund these efforts by state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and universities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership ActThis bill establishes programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.Specifically, the bill directs the FWS to establish a nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the watershed. It also directs the FWS to establish a grant program for restoration and protection activities in the watershed. States, tribal governments, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education may apply for the grants.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate restoration and protection efforts in the watershed
Creates a grant program to fund restoration and protection activities in the watershed, with grants available to state/local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and universities
Covers the Connecticut River Watershed, which includes parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would provide federal support and funding for efforts to restore and protect the ecologically important Connecticut River Watershed. This could benefit communities, wildlife, and natural resources across the five Northeastern states that share the watershed. Specific groups that could be impacted include state/local environmental agencies, conservation organizations, universities, and residents who rely on or enjoy the watershed.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2660, 119th Congress (2025). "Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2660

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