Scott Celebrates Passage of Reauthorization of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), a co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, voted to pass S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bill that includes several provisions to help boost conservation and cleanup efforts across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

"The enactment of the original ACE Act in 2020 was a significant step forward in protecting the Chesapeake Bay for future generations," said Congressman Scott. "This reauthorization will build on that progress for the Bay and protect and enhance wildlife and habitat throughout the country. The original ACE Actalso included my Chesapeake WILD Actwhich established a new grant program that has brought millions of dollars in grant funding to my district and helped clean up the Bay, enhanced fish and wildlife habitats, mitigated flooding and increased recreational opportunities throughout the watershed. I am proud to see continued bipartisan support for the Chesapeake WILD program, and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this reauthorization into law."

TheAmerica's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes authorization for three programs that are essential to restoration and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed:

• $15 million annuallyforChesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Grants;
• $92 million annually for the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program;
• $3 million annually for theNPS Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Full text of the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024can be found by CLICKING HERE.

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