S1408Referred to Committee

Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Democrat · MD · Senator
Votes with party: 85.6% (846 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-04-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a new national recreation area around the Chesapeake Bay region, protecting certain lands and waters while allowing public activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. The designation would affect how federal land is managed in the area and could impact local communities, businesses, and environmental conservation efforts around the bay. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee responsible for public lands and natural resources.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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