Bill · S. 2063· Senate(119-S-2063)
ESTUARIES Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "ESTUARIES Act of 2025," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the National Estuary Program. The legislation proposes changing the expiration date for the program from 2026 to 2031. This bill was introduced by Mr. Whitehouse and Mr. Cassidy.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill extends the National Estuary Program to 2031, ensuring continued protection of estuarine ecosystems.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
By reauthorizing the National Estuary Program, the bill supports the continued management of estuarine lands.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The extension of the National Estuary Program supports continued scientific oversight of estuarine systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of the National Estuary Program: By striking "2026" and inserting "2031," the bill extends the program for several years, which allows for the continued upkeep of estuarine systems (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana