# 119-hr-9226: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

119-hr-9226, Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9226
- Congress: 119
- Title: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-09
- Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-29

## Summary

**Would create a coordinated restoration and protection program for the five‑state Connecticut River Watershed.** The bill would also establish a separate, voluntary grant program to fund projects and require inclusive planning that engages States, Tribes, local groups, and environmental justice communities.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] (D-MA), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Money and Rules for Grants: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize whatever sums are necessary for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program, but it does not set dollar amounts. Each year at least 75% of funds made available must go to the grant program and technical help. The Secretary could hire the National Fis…
- New Connecticut River Partnership: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would create a nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership within 180 days. The program would coordinate restoration, habitat, water quality, public access, and nature-based resilience across CT, ME, MA, NH, and VT. The Secretary would consult Governors, Tribal govern…
- Grants to Restore the River: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would set up a voluntary competitive grant and technical assistance program within 180 days. Eligible applicants would include States, Tribes, local governments, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. Federal grants would generally cover up to 75% of project costs, u…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9226 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9226)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9226 (as of 2026-06-29).