This legislation significantly modifies the administration of the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program by revising the process for selecting its fiscal agent. It mandates that the Steering Committee and the Administrator jointly select a qualified entity to manage the program's finances and operations, replacing the previously designated commission. A key provision requires regular assessments, at least every five years, of the fiscal agent's effectiveness. If necessary, a new fiscal agent can be selected through a competitive process , with a preference for entities headquartered within the Lake Champlain drainage basin or the states of New York or Vermont, while ensuring continuity of staff and activities. Additionally, the bill authorizes the United States Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to undertake and fund various activities in the Lake Champlain drainage basin, including fisheries research and invasive species prevention. This expansion of support, coupled with the extension of the program's authorization from 2027 to 2032 , aims to enhance environmental protection and management efforts in the region.