This legislation requires the Secretary of the Army to enhance stakeholder consultation and transparency for maintenance dredging contracts. Specifically, the Secretary must consult with stakeholders , including non-Federal sponsors, when determining the scope and performance timeline for these contracts. The bill prioritizes maintenance dredging for critical areas such as commercial and navigation activities , emergencies, environmental windows, and other important national interests, though consultation may be waived in urgent situations. It also mandates that the Secretary promptly notify non-Federal sponsors within three business days of any changes affecting a contract's performance period. To further improve transparency, the legislation ensures that capability numbers for maintenance dredging activities are made available to non-Federal sponsors upon request.