119 S3986 IS: Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3986IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 4, 2026Ms. Alsobrooks (for herself and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo authorize the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to serve as an advisory member of certain State watershed programs, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026.

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Chesapeake Bay Program Office authority

(a)

Chesapeake Bay Program Office defined

In this section, the term Chesapeake Bay Program Office means the office established and maintained pursuant to section 117(b)(2) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(b)(2)).(b)

Program Office authority

The Chesapeake Bay Program Office shall serve as an advisory member of the State Management Team for the Maryland Whole Watershed Program and any other substantially similar program in a State.(c)

Authorized activities

In carrying out subsection (b), the Chesapeake Bay Program Office may—(1)coordinate with State and local governments and Federal agencies; and(2)provide technical assistance and financial resources for projects carried out in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.