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H.R. 3962 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
27 members · Left 18 · Center 4 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Figures, Shomari (D-AL) (Introduced 06/12/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 27 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (06/12/2025)
Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act or the ESTUARIES Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 grants provided under the National Estuary Program to protect and restore estuaries of national significance. Estuaries are coastal waterbodies where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with the ocean’s saltwater. Under the existing program, the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants for (1) developing and implementing comprehensive conservation and management plans for estuaries of national significance, and (2) addressing issues that threaten the ecological and economic well-being of such estuaries. The existing program provides grants to states, regional water pollution control agencies and entities, state coastal zone management agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals.
119 HR 3962 EH: Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3962
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act or the ESTUARIES Act.
2.National estuary programSection 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking and Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida and inserting Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida; and Mississippi Sound, Mississippi; and (2)in subsection (i)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2026 and inserting 2031.
3.Ineligibility with respect to fiscal years 2025 and 2026With respect to the amendment made by section 2(1), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use for the implementation of that amendment, including, with respect to Mississippi Sound, Mississippi, convening a management conference, developing or carrying out a comprehensive conservation and management plan, or providing grants under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330)— (1)any amounts appropriated to carry out the national estuary program under that section for fiscal year 2025; or (2)unless the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026 is at least $850,000 more than the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2024, any amounts appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026. Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3962 IH: Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3962IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2025Mr. Figures (for himself, Mr. Mast, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Haridopolos, Ms. Bonamici, and Mr. LaLota) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act or the ESTUARIES Act.
2.National Estuary ProgramSection 320(i)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330(i)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2031.
119 HR 3962 : Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3962IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act or the ESTUARIES Act.2.National estuary programSection 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking and Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida and inserting Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida; and Mississippi Sound, Mississippi; and (2)in subsection (i)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2026 and inserting 2031.3.Ineligibility with respect to fiscal years 2025 and 2026With respect to the amendment made by section 2(1), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use for the implementation of that amendment, including, with respect to Mississippi Sound, Mississippi, convening a management conference, developing or carrying out a comprehensive conservation and management plan, or providing grants under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330)—(1)any amounts appropriated to carry out the national estuary program under that section for fiscal year 2025; or(2)unless the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026 is at least $850,000 more than the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2024, any amounts appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026.Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3962 RH: Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 348119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3962[Report No. 119–400]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2025Mr. Figures (for himself, Mr. Mast, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Haridopolos, Ms. Bonamici, and Mr. LaLota) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureDecember 12, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Van Drew, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Fields, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Latimer, Ms. McBride, Mr. Lawler, Ms. Goodlander, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Ezell, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Pallone, and Mr. MenendezDecember 12, 2025Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 12, 2025A BILLTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act or the ESTUARIES Act.2.National estuary programSection 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking and Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida and inserting Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida; and Mississippi Sound, Mississippi; and (2)in subsection (i)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2026 and inserting 2031.3.Ineligibility with respect to fiscal years 2025 and 2026With respect to the amendment made by section 2(1), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use for the implementation of that amendment, including, with respect to Mississippi Sound, Mississippi, convening a management conference, developing or carrying out a comprehensive conservation and management plan, or providing grants under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330)—(1)any amounts appropriated to carry out the national estuary program under that section for fiscal year 2025; or(2)unless the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026 is at least $850,000 more than the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2024, any amounts appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2026.December 12, 2025Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/12/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 06/13/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 2. |
| 12/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-400. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-400. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 348. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5872-5873) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962. |
| 12/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5872) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | ESTUARIES Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | ESTUARIES Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | ESTUARIES Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act |
| Display Title | ESTUARIES Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | ESTUARIES Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 12/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 12/12/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 09/17/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 09/17/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/12/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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