Legis Daily

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

USA118th CongressHR-5216| House 
| Updated: 8/16/2023
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act This bill establishes programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Specifically, the bill directs the FWS to establish a nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the watershed. It also directs the FWS to establish a grant program for restoration and protection activities in the watershed. States, tribal governments, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education may apply for the grants.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2660
Introduced in Senate
Aug 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2660
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-2660: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Climate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConnecticutEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand use and conservationMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsVermontWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

USA118th CongressHR-5216| House 
| Updated: 8/16/2023
Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act This bill establishes programs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to restore and protect the Connecticut River Watershed located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Specifically, the bill directs the FWS to establish a nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the watershed. It also directs the FWS to establish a grant program for restoration and protection activities in the watershed. States, tribal governments, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education may apply for the grants.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2660
Introduced in Senate
Aug 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2660
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-2660: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Climate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConnecticutEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand use and conservationMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsVermontWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection