A new national recreation area would be created around the Chesapeake Bay, giving the public more access to its beaches, historic sites, and natural areas. The government can only buy land from willing sellers — no forced sales allowed. A 19-member advisory board would help shape how the area is managed.
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Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest action on S. 1408: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects residents and communities near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and Virginia, as well as anyone who uses the Bay for recreation, fishing, or tourism. Landowners near designated sites could be affected by federal land purchases, though no one can be forced to sell. Local businesses may see changes in tourism traffic, and tribal communities gain a formal seat at the planning table.
Why this matters: The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and a critical ecological, economic, and cultural resource. This bill would give it a formal place in the National Park System, which could bring more federal attention, funding, and coordination to protect it. It also establishes a structured way for local voices — including underrepresented groups like tribal communities and young people — to influence how the area is managed.
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Officially: Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025
A new national recreation area would be created around the Chesapeake Bay, giving the public more access to its beaches, historic sites, and natural areas. The government can only buy land from willing sellers — no forced sales allowed. A 19-member advisory board would help shape how the area is managed.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1408. Modern Action explains Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (4/10/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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