Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3986

119th Congress

Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

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Summary

This bill would allow the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to participate as an advisory member in state-level watershed programs. The office would provide guidance and expertise to states working on water quality and watershed management issues related to the Chesapeake Bay region.

Latest Action

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

Introduced3/4/2026

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

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Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026

This bill would allow the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to participate as an advisory member in state-level watershed programs. The office would provide guidance and expertise to states working on water quality and watershed management issues related to the Ch

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This bill would allow the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to participate as an advisory member in state-level watershed programs. The office would provide guidance and expertise to states working on water quality and watershed management issues related to the Chesapeake Bay region.

Bill Number: 3986
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Title: Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3986
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would allow the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to participate as an advisory member in state-level watershed programs. The office would provide guidance and expertise to states working on water quality and watershed management issues related to the Chesapeake Bay region.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to participate as an advisory member in state-level watershed programs. The office would provide guidance and expertise to states working on water quality and watershed management issues related to the Chesapeake Bay region.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill authorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to serve in an advisory role for state watershed programs.
The office would provide technical expertise and guidance rather than having decision-making authority in these state programs.
This change would formalize the federal office's ability to collaborate with state-level environmental programs.
The bill focuses on improving coordination between federal and state efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect state environmental agencies and watershed management programs in the Chesapeake Bay region, which includes Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It would give these states access to federal expertise and resources through the advisory role of the Chesapeake Bay Program Office. The change would strengthen coordination between federal and state efforts to address water quality and environmental issues in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3986, 119th Congress (2026). "Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3986

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