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119-hr-1419119th CongressWALLET

Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

Sponsored By: Representative Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would authorize the NASA Administrator to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs to develop a removal plan and to establish replacement drinking water wells on town-controlled land.

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  • Residents near the affected wells would get replacement drinking water wells located on property the town controls, offering alternative water sources to wells on NASA-administered land.
  • The Town of Chincoteague could be reimbursed for planning, engineering, permitting, construction, and land purchase or lease costs, with reimbursements available for up to five years.
  • Any agreement must, to the extent practicable, include removal and relocation of the three remaining wells, a description of the relocation site, and a current estimated cost. The NASA Administrator must submit any such agreement to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives within 18 months.

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Help moving Chincoteague drinking water wells

If enacted, NASA could reimburse the Town of Chincoteague for costs to plan removal of wells on NASA property and to set up replacement wells on town-controlled land. The reimbursement deal could last up to five years. The agreement would, where possible, cover moving the three remaining wells, name the new site, and include a current cost estimate for land, engineering, design, permitting, and construction. NASA would need to send any agreement to two congressional committees within 18 months after enactment. If you use the town water system, this could help keep drinking water service available.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

VA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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