U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9226: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Status: In committee, June 9, 2026
To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:
A BILL To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act . SECTION 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Environmental justice community The term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and Indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing, higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (2) Foundation The term Foundation means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (3) Grant program The term grant program means the voluntary Connecticut River Watershed Partnership grant program established under section 4(b). (4) Program The term program means the nonregulatory Connecticut River Watershed Partnership program established under section 3(a). (5) Restoration and protection The term restoration and protection means the conservation, stewardship, and enhancement of land and water for fish, wildlife, and people-- (A) to preserve and improve ecosystems and ecological processes on which fish, wildlife, and people depend; and (B) for use and enjoyment by the public. (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (7) Tribes The term Tribes means Native American groups that descend from peoples indigenous …
Sponsors
- James McGovern (D, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Richard Neal (D, HD-001)
- Balint, Becca (D, HD-000)
- Joe Courtney (D, HD-002)
- Maggie Goodlander (D, HD-002)
- Jahana Hayes (D, HD-005)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Environmental Protection
Common questions
- What is HB9226?
- HB9226 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act.
- What does HB9226 do?
- In its own words: To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB9226?
- In committee as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9226?
- James McGovern (D, HD-002), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9226?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9226
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