Bill · S. 4102· Senate(119-S-4102)
Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. It amends the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs. The legislation adds Maryland to the list of basin states. It also allows the Secretary to prioritize projects that serve small, rural, or disadvantaged communities when selecting projects for grant funding. Finally, the bill extends the sunset date for the program from 2023 to 2033.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill reauthorizes and extends Delaware River Basin conservation programs through 2033, supporting regional environmental conservation efforts.
Does this invest in rural communities?+6
The bill explicitly allows the Secretary to prioritize projects serving small, rural, or disadvantaged communities for grant funding.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Rural communities are specifically highlighted for funding prioritization under the reauthorized grant program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) add Maryland to the list of basin states, which officially includes Maryland in the geographic scope of the Delaware River Basin conservation programs.
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Section 2(c) allows the Secretary to give priority to projects that serve small, rural, or disadvantaged communities when selecting a project to be funded under the grant program, which could help direct resources to those specific groups.
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Section 2(d) extends the program's sunset date to 2023 to 2033, which keeps the conservation programs authorized for an additional ten years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+8Improves Rural Development+6Improves Public Land Management+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- 3/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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