John Sarbanes: “Could you commit as well today that you'll give us some data-specific updates on how the efforts regarding the mailed…”

It's a national environmental treasure. It's a regional economic engine. It's been one of my top priorities since I've come to Congress.

They want to be on the field of their democracy. They want to feel like they have some power within their own democracy.

The health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed can only continue to improve through robust Federal, state, and local partnerships.

This bill takes important steps to support the ongoing restoration of the Chesapeake Bay by reauthorizing NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office and authorizing the agency's long-running Bay Watershed Education and Training, or B-WET Grant program.