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Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

USA119th CongressS-606| Senate 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for expenses incurred in relocating certain drinking water wells. These wells are currently located on NASA-administered property, and the bill aims to facilitate their removal and the establishment of new, alternative wells on land controlled by the Town of Chincoteague. Under this authority, NASA may enter into an agreement with the town for a period of up to five years. This agreement must detail the plan for removing the three existing wells, describe the location of their new site, and provide a current estimated cost covering all associated expenses, including property, engineering, and construction. The NASA Administrator is also required to submit any finalized agreement to the appropriate congressional committees within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5300
Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1419
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 8, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5300
    Contaminated Wells Relocation Act


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1419
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 8, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-1419: Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
Government liabilityPollution liabilityState and local financeVirginiaWater quality

Contaminated Wells Relocation Act

USA119th CongressS-606| Senate 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
This legislation authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for expenses incurred in relocating certain drinking water wells. These wells are currently located on NASA-administered property, and the bill aims to facilitate their removal and the establishment of new, alternative wells on land controlled by the Town of Chincoteague. Under this authority, NASA may enter into an agreement with the town for a period of up to five years. This agreement must detail the plan for removing the three existing wells, describe the location of their new site, and provide a current estimated cost covering all associated expenses, including property, engineering, and construction. The NASA Administrator is also required to submit any finalized agreement to the appropriate congressional committees within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5300
Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1419
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 8, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5300
    Contaminated Wells Relocation Act


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1419
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 8, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-61.


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1419: Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government liabilityPollution liabilityState and local financeVirginiaWater quality