Loading…
H.R. 3962119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Dec 16, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
The plain-language version leads. The official text is always the reference.
HR 3962 extends the National Estuary Program's funding deadline from 2026 to 2031, keeping 28 designated estuaries funded for five more years.
50-second read · 5 questions answered below
HR 3962 renews the National Estuary Program by moving its funding expiration date from 2026 to 2031. The program funds local and regional groups that manage 28 designated estuaries across coastal and Great Lakes states. These groups use federal money to address pollution, protect wildlife habitats, and maintain healthy waterways.
Fishing communities, coastal residents, swimmers, and boaters who rely on the 28 designated estuaries are directly affected. Local governments, environmental organizations, and businesses tied to coastal tourism or fishing are also impacted.
Without this extension, the program would have expired in 2026, ending federal funding for ongoing cleanup and conservation work at 28 estuaries. The extension allows existing management plans and programs at those sites to continue operating through 2031.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it. Read the official bill on Congress.gov
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.