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S 4102

Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 7 co-sponsors

S 4102 reauthorizes Delaware River Basin conservation programs under federal water infrastructure law to protect drinking water and ecosystems for 15 million residents across four states.

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Bill Summary · S 4102

Legislative bill overview

S 4102 amends the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize conservation programs specifically focused on the Delaware River Basin. The bill extends funding and authorization for existing water quality, habitat restoration, and environmental protection initiatives in this critical regional watershed that serves millions of residents across multiple states.

Why is this important

The Delaware River Basin supplies drinking water to approximately 15 million people across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Reauthorization ensures continued federal support for managing water quality, preventing pollution, protecting aquatic ecosystems, and funding infrastructure projects that benefit both environmental health and public water safety in a heavily populated region.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Disagreement over budget amounts, which states receive priority, and whether federal or state/local governments should bear costs
  • Environmental vs. development priorities: Potential conflict between conservation mandates and regional economic interests (agriculture, industry, development)
  • Interstate coordination: Questions about how benefits and responsibilities are distributed among the four states sharing the basin, and federal oversight authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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