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HR 9226

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

119th Congress Introduced by Becca Balint and 5 co-sponsors

Directs federal attention and funding to restore, protect, and coordinate actions across the 5-state Connecticut River Watershed to improve water quality, habitat, and resilience.

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Bill Summary · HR 9226

Overview

HR 9226, introduced in the 119th Congress, directs restoration and protection efforts for the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region and related purposes. The bill is currently referred to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has multiple co-sponsors, including several members from New England and nearby districts.

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes federal attention and action focused on the Connecticut River Watershed spanning five states.
  • Aims to coordinate restoration, protection, and planning efforts to improve watershed health, water quality, habitat, and resilience.
  • Likely seeks to complement state, local, and tribal initiatives by mobilizing federal resources and oversight for watershed-scale projects.

Key provisions and changes (as inferred from title and status)

  • Directs restoration and protection efforts within the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region. This may involve:
    • Ecosystem restoration activities (habitat restoration, stream restoration, wetlands protection).
    • Water quality improvements (reducing pollutants, nutrient management, sediment control).
    • Floodplain and flood risk reduction measures to increase resilience to storms and climate impacts.
    • Habitat conservation and species protection measures within the watershed.
  • Potential establishment or designation of programs, partnerships, or compacts to coordinate federal agencies, state governments, tribes, and local stakeholders.
  • Possible authorizations for funding, grants, or project pipelines to support watershed restoration and ongoing protection measures.
  • Accountability, reporting, and evaluation requirements to track progress and outcomes.

Who/what is affected

  • The Connecticut River Watershed across five states (specific states not listed in available text, but typically includes portions of states such as Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and potentially others).
  • Federal agencies involved in natural resources, infrastructure, environmental protection, and related areas (as indicated by committee referral to Natural Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure).
  • State and local governments, tribes, non-profit organizations, watershed councils, and other stakeholders engaged in land and water resource management within the watershed.
  • Communities and water users within the watershed who may benefit from improved water quality, flood resilience, and ecological health.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the House and referred to:
    • Committee on Natural Resources
    • Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Each referral allows consideration of provisions within the jurisdiction of the respective committee.
  • No specific fiscal-year appropriations, authorizations, or deadlines are provided in the available information. Details on funding levels, implementation timelines, and reporting schedules would typically appear in the bill text or committee reports.

Potential impacts

  • Enhanced federal coordination and potential funding for watershed-scale restoration and protection projects.
  • Improved water quality, habitat health, and resilience to climate-related impacts in the Connecticut River Watershed.
  • Strengthened collaboration among federal, state, tribal, and local entities, and increased emphasis on integrated watershed management.
  • Possible development of new programs or partnerships to sustain long-term conservation and restoration outcomes.

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

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