Senate Bill 2591
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2591
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense Act of 2019
This bill requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to establish the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense program. Among other duties, the program must establish and carry out a grant and technical assistance program to restore and protect habitat for fish and wildlife in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
September 26, 2019
09/26/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
09/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:47 PM