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119-s-3986119th Congress

Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a formal federal advisory role and support channel for Maryland's Whole Watershed Program through the Chesapeake Bay Program Office. The office can coordinate with state and local governments and may provide technical assistance and financial resources for projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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  • State and local governments get a named federal advisory partner to help coordinate watershed planning and link with other federal agencies.
  • Local project sponsors and conservation groups can receive technical help and potential financial resources for Chesapeake Bay watershed projects.
  • The Chesapeake Bay Program Office is authorized to serve as an advisory member of the State Management Team for Maryland and similar state programs, embedding federal involvement in state watershed efforts.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More federal help for Chesapeake watershed

If enacted, the Chesapeake Bay Program Office would be allowed to join Maryland's State Management Team as an adviser. The adviser role would cover the Whole Watershed Program and similar State programs. The Office would be able to coordinate with State, local, and Federal agencies. It would be able to provide technical help and make financial resources available for projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The bill does not specify new mandatory funding amounts or an appropriation.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

MD • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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