Bill · S. 3986· Senate(119-S-3986)
Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Angela Alsobrooks
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026," focuses on the Chesapeake Bay Program Office. It authorizes this office to serve as an advisory member for the State Management Team for the Maryland Whole Watershed Program and similar programs in other States. The office is permitted to coordinate with both Federal agencies and local or State governments. Additionally, the office can provide technical assistance and financial resources for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill enhances watershed management through increased coordination and financial resources for projects.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4
The bill provides resources for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill supports watershed management which can indirectly assist in environmental preservation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Resource and Expertise Support: The Chesapeake Bay Program Office may provide technical assistance and financial resources for projects located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (Section 2(c)(2)). This could benefit those involved in local watershed projects.
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Improved Coordination: The office is authorized to coordinate with State and local governments as well as Federal agencies (Section 2(c)(1)). This could lead to better cooperation between different levels of government regarding watershed management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are 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+6Improves Public Land Management+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 3/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland