H.R. 6893In committeeEnvironment & energy
NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office renewed with new education programs
Data as of July 11, 2026
Congress would renew the federal Chesapeake Bay office at NOAA and create new programs for education and habitat restoration.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill renews and updates the federal office inside NOAA that focuses on the Chesapeake Bay. It would create two new programs: one supporting Bay-related education and teacher training for K-12 schools, and another supporting protection and restoration of species and habitats like oysters, blue crabs, striped bass, and underwater grasses.
Who does it affect?
Researchers, educators, fishermen, coastal communities, and state and local agencies around the Chesapeake Bay watershed would be most directly affected. Students and teachers in the region could also be affected through grant funding for environmental education programs.
Why does it matter?
Without renewal, the existing federal office focused on the Bay could lose its current structure and leadership requirements. The new programs would change how restoration efforts and school-based environmental education in the region are organized and funded.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
- Introduced:
- December 18, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 26, 2026
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