ESTUARIES Act
United States119th CongressHR-3962House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Summary
This legislation aims to ensure the continued operation and funding of the National Estuary Program . It achieves this by amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, specifically Section 320(i)(1), which governs the program's authorization. The bill extends the authorization for appropriations for the National Estuary Program, pushing the expiration date from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2031 . This reauthorization provides crucial federal support for the long-term protection, restoration, and management of nationally significant estuaries across the United States.
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Latest companion bill action
S-2063: ESTUARIES Act of 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Senate