To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends Delaware River Basin Conservation program to 2030, adds Maryland to eligible states, and increases federal cost-share to 90-100% for small, rural, and disadvantaged communities.
Who Benefits and How
- Disadvantaged communities receive up to 100% federal cost-share for water projects
- Maryland becomes eligible for program funding
- Delaware River Basin conservation continues through 2030
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal budget bears increased costs from higher cost-share ratios
- Fish and Wildlife Service administers expanded program
Key Provisions
- Authorization extended from 2023 to 2030
- Maryland added as fifth eligible state
- 90% federal share for small, rural, disadvantaged communities
- Waiver allows 100% federal share based on financial hardship
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes Delaware River Basin Conservation program through 2030 with higher cost-share for disadvantaged communities
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand Delaware River conservation with environmental justice focus"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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