Bills · S 3833
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3833Environmental Protection
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve the effectiveness and accountability of efforts to protect and restore Lake Champlain, a vital natural resource for New York and Vermont. By allowing the program to select the most qualified fiscal agent, rather than being tied to a single entity, there's potential for better financial management and more efficient use of funds dedicated to water quality, ecosystem health, and invasive species control.
If this bill becomes law, the Lake Champlain Basin Program will have a more flexible and accountable structure for managing its resources and an extended commitment of federal support. If it doesn't pass, the program would continue with its current fiscal management structure, potentially without the added flexibility, regular performance assessments, and extended funding authorization, which could hinder long-term planning and adaptive management for Lake Champlain's environmental challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Replaces the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission as the default fiscal agent with a process for jointly selecting a qualified entity.
This allows for greater flexibility and potential for choosing the most effective organization to manage funds for Lake Champlain's environmental programs.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Steering Committee and the EPA Administrator to jointly assess the fiscal agent's effectiveness at least every 5 years and, if necessary, select a new one through a competitive process.
This provision introduces a mechanism for regular oversight and accountability, ensuring that the program's funds are managed efficiently.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to undertake and fund various environmental work on Lake Champlain and surrounding areas.
This expands the capacity and expertise dedicated to addressing critical issues like fisheries health, sea lamprey control, and aquatic invasive species in the Lake Champlain basin.
PROVISION 04
Extends the authorization for appropriations for the Lake Champlain Basin Program until 2032.
This provides a longer-term commitment of federal support, enabling more stable and sustained planning for the program's environmental initiatives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Vermont
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
84
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DEM 2 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Introduced in Senate
FEB 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3833
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
Senate BillS 3833Environmental Protection
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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