Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

H.R. 6893 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Dec 18, 2025, sponsored by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Passed the House
Introduced: Dec 18, 2025
Co-sponsors: 7
Policy area: Environmental Protection

What it does

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act This bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office and modifies requirements concerning the office and its activities, such as new consultation requirements.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Passed the HouseSep 14, 2026
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 15, 2026)

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Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Natural Resources Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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