ESTUARIES Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced
Summary
Extends reauthorization of the National Estuary Program through 2031. This bill would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act by striking "2026" and inserting "2031" in Section 320(i)(1) (33 U.S.C. 1330(i)(1)), thereby lengthening the statutory reauthorization timeline for the National Estuary Program to 2031.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Extends National Estuary Program Date
If enacted, this bill would change the law to replace the year 2026 with 2031. This change would apply to the National Estuary Program reauthorization date. It would take effect upon enactment. It would not provide new funding or change who is eligible.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
RI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/12/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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