To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill reauthorizes the Delaware River Basin Conservation program, extending it from 2023 through 2030. It expands the geographic scope from a 4-state region (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania) to include Maryland as a 5th state. The bill also modifies federal cost-sharing rules.
Who Benefits and How
- Small, rural, and disadvantaged communities in the Delaware River Basin receive increased federal funding - up to 90% of project costs (up from the previous share), with potential waivers to 100% for those with financial hardship.
- Maryland conservation organizations and local governments can now participate in and receive grants from the program for the first time.
- Environmental groups and watershed organizations benefit from continued program funding through 2030.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal taxpayers bear the increased costs of higher federal matching rates for disadvantaged communities and the extension of the program for 7 more years.
- No significant new burdens are placed on private entities or state/local governments. The changes primarily benefit recipients.
Key Provisions
- Extends program authorization from 2023 to 2030
- Adds Maryland to the eligible 5-state region
- Increases federal cost-share to 90% for small, rural, and disadvantaged communities
- Allows waiver to 100% federal share for communities with significant financial hardship
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes and expands the Delaware River Basin Conservation program through 2030, adding Maryland to the 5-state partnership and increasing federal cost-share for disadvantaged communities.
Key Policy Areas
Water Conservation, Environmental Protection, Regional Development
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes and expands the Delaware River Basin Conservation program through 2030, adding Maryland to the 5-state partnership and increasing federal cost-share for disadvantaged communities.
Policy Domains
Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Small and disadvantaged communities in Delaware River Basin
- Maryland local governments and conservation organizations
- Environmental and watershed groups
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal taxpayers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Casey, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Maryland local governments and conservation organizations
Environmental and watershed conservation groups in 5-state region
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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