A bill to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S. 3939: Chesapeake Bay Office Reauthorization **What the Bill Does:** This bill would extend the legal authority and funding for the Chesapeake Bay Office, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Reauthorization bills like this renew federal programs that would otherwise expire, allowing them to continue operating and receiving appropriated funds. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts the six states and Washington D.C.

surrounding the Chesapeake Bay (Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York), plus communities that depend on the bay's fisheries, recreation, and environmental health. It affects federal agencies involved in bay management and restoration efforts, as well as organizations working on water quality and marine conservation in the region. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress), meaning it's under review and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). *Note: The bill's specific details regarding funding amounts, program changes, or new provisions are not available in the information provided.*.