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H.R. 3962 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act

H.R. 3962 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 12, 2025, sponsored by Shomari Figures with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jun 12, 2025
Co-sponsors
26
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

ESTUARIES Act

Sponsor

Shomari Figures (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 12, 2025
  • Passed the HouseDec 15, 2025
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Dec 16, 2025)

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