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119th Congress · H.R. 6893 · Passed Origin

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office and modifies requirements concerning the office and its activities, such as new consultation requirements. (The office partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.) The bill also provides statutory authority for the office's Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program for elementary and secondary schools. Further, the bill authorizes the office to establish a program to support coordinated management, protection, characterization, and restoration of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources.

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SubjectsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAquacultureAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherChesapeake BayClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDelawareDepartment of CommerceEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationExecutive agency funding and structureFishesGeography and mappingHistoric sites and heritage areasMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNew York StateParks, recreation areas, trailsPennsylvaniaResearch administration and fundingTeaching, teachers, curriculaVirginiaWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:H.R. 6893.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H6117]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · [D-VA-3] · S000185
    Dem-VA-3 current · 17 terms · @BobbyScott · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
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Robert
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4603
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (2)

  • House Committee on Education and Workforce (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 3 · site

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 2600 Washington Ave., Suite 1010, Newport News, VA, 23607 · 757-380-1000 · fax 757-928-6694 · Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm · 36.9788711,-76.4304902

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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SCOTT, ROBERT C
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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House
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VA
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03
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1986-04-01
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2025-02-07
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2025-02-07
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$688,200.26
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$659,220.47
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$191,843.08
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$3,191.43
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2025-01-01
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2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (7)

  • Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · [R-VA-1] · W000804 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-18 · original
    Rep-VA-1 current · 10 terms · @RobWittman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-18 · original
    Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] · [D-MD-3] · E000301 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-18 · original
    Dem-MD-3 current · 1 term · @repsarahelfreth · 1 district office
  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · [D-DC-0] · N000147 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-24
    Dem-DC current · 18 terms · @EleanorNorton · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] · [D-MD-4] · I000058 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-24
    Dem-MD-4 current · 2 terms · @RepGlennIvey · 1 district office
  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] · [D-VA-4] · M001227 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-24
    Dem-VA-4 current · 2 terms · @RepMcClellan · 2 district offices
  • Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] · [D-MD-6] · M001232 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29
    Dem-MD-6 current · 1 term · @RepAprilDelaney · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-15T22:08:17ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-08-20T14:45:01ZReported By
    2026-07-15T14:00:00ZMarkup By
    2025-12-18T14:04:20ZReferred To
    ↳ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2026-09-15IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-09-14 17:55:30FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-14 17:55:27FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5584-5585)
  • 2026-09-14 17:55:27Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-09-14 17:45:08FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6893.
  • 2026-09-14 17:45:04FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5584-5586)
  • 2026-09-14 17:45:01FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-08-20CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 664.
  • 2026-08-20CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
  • 2026-08-20Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
  • 2026-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  • 2026-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2026-03-19Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • 2025-12-18IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-12-18IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-12-18IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:27:05Z
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-09-18T05:23:20Z
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-16T06:08:23Z
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-16T06:08:23Z
    To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-08-21T05:38:42Z
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-01-29T05:23:17Z
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-01-29T05:18:20Z
    To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-08-20 · Reported to House

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office and modifies requirements concerning the office and its activities, such as new consultation requirements. (The office partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.)

The bill also provides statutory authority for the office's Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program for elementary and secondary schools.

Further, the bill authorizes the office to establish a program to support coordinated management, protection, characterization, and restoration of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources.

Related bills

  • S 3939 (119) Chesapeake WATERS Act
    Latest: 2026-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 3540 (117) Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2021
    Latest: 2022-11-16 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 414.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 4770 (118) Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
    Latest: 2024-04-02 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-763

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CBO cost estimates

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