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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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Robert C. Scott, D-VA-3
17 terms · @BobbyScott
Official website ↗
2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4603 · 202-225-8351
Cosponsors (7)
  • Robert J. Wittman, R-VA-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Dec 18, 2025 · 10 terms · @RobWittman
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Dec 18, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans
  • Sarah K. Elfreth, D-MD-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Dec 18, 2025 · 1 term · @repsarahelfreth
  • Eleanor H. Norton, D-DC-0
    Co-sponsored Feb 24, 2026 · 18 terms · @EleanorNorton
  • Glenn F. Ivey, D-MD-4
    Co-sponsored Feb 24, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepGlennIvey
  • Jennifer L. McClellan, D-VA-4
    Co-sponsored Feb 24, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepMcClellan
  • April L. McClain Delaney, D-MD-6
    Co-sponsored Apr 29, 2026 · 1 term · @RepAprilDelaney
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Sep 15, 2026
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Aug 20, 2026
Actions (18)
  1. Sep 15, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5584-5585)
  4. Sep 14, 2026 · via 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.
  5. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6893.
  6. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5584-5586)
  7. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Aug 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 664.
  9. Aug 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
  10. Aug 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-763.
  11. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  14. Mar 26, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  15. Mar 19, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  16. Dec 18, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  17. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
RelatedS. 3939 · H.R. 3540 · H.R. 4770
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[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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