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The bill keeps Long Island Sound restoration programs authorized through FY2029—supporting environmental projects and local jobs—but does not guarantee funding, leaving projects dependent on future appropriations and at risk of delay.
Local and state coastal managers and nearby communities remain eligible for Long Island Sound restoration grants through FY2029, sustaining water-quality and habitat projects.
Communities, stewardship organizations, and contractors can access federal funds for planning and implementation through 2029, supporting restoration jobs and local economic activity.
Local and state governments and project partners risk delays or cancellation if Congress does not appropriate matching or program funds—grants could remain authorized but unfunded.
Taxpayers face uncertainty about future costs because the bill extends authorization without specifying funding levels, leaving actual spending subject to future Congressional appropriations decisions.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Extends statutory authorization for Long Island Sound grant and stewardship programs to fiscal years 2025–2029 and makes a clerical renumbering.
Official title: Reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced February 27, 2025 by Kirsten Gillibrand · Last progress February 27, 2025
Extends the federal authorization window for grants and stewardship programs for Long Island Sound from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 and makes a technical paragraph renumbering. The bill updates expired statutory year ranges in existing Long Island Sound program law and performs a minor recodification change to a paragraph number.