AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 10, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office, which partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program to improve the bay's health
- Provides statutory authority for the office's existing Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program serving elementary and secondary schools
- Authorizes the office to establish a new program for coordinated management, protection, characterization, and restoration of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources
- Modifies requirements for the office's operations, including new consultation requirements
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill formalizes and expands NOAA's institutional role in Chesapeake Bay restoration and education efforts through statutory authority
- No specific funding amounts, timelines, or measurable targets are documented in the official summary
- Effects on specific stakeholders, habitats, or outcomes are not established in the provided summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill by voice vote on September 14, 2026, under suspension of rules
- Senate received the bill on September 15, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Committee on Natural Resources reported the amended bill on August 20, 2026
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5584-5585)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5584-5586)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6893.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.