This Senate bill, sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, would extend the legal authorizations for three kinds of programs: aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, multi-benefit watershed health projects, and WaterSMART grants. The bill is currently in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and hearings have been held. No publicly available information on the bill text or specific changes beyond the title is provided in the materials given.
If passed and signed, the bill would allow these existing programs to continue operating under whatever authorities it extends. That could let work on restoring waterways, supporting watershed health, and awarding WaterSMART grants keep going. No publicly available information on the exact rules, who would be eligible, or how long the extensions would last.
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