What does Preamble of HR 7560 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment aims to establish a process for selecting a fiscal agent for the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program. The bill's purpose is 'to provide for the selection of a fiscal agent for the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7560 do?

This bill is formally titled the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program Enhancements Act of 2026.

What does PATRICK LEAHY LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM. of HR 7560 do?

This section amends Section 120 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program. It establishes a process for selecting and assessing a fiscal agent for the program, involving the Steering Committee and the Administrator. The fiscal agent selection process includes stakeholder engagement and prioritizes entities headquartered in the Lake Champlain drainage basin, or alternatively, in New York or Vermont. The United States Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is authorized to undertake work on Lake Champlain and related areas. Definitions are provided for 'fiscal agent' and 'Steering Committee'. The authorization date in subsection (j) is extended from 2027 to 2032.

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LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026 — HR. 7560

Last updated: 2/12/2026 · Introduced: 2/12/2026

Author: Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a process for selecting and assessing a fiscal agent for the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, prioritizing entities located within the Lake Champlain drainage basin or in New York or Vermont.
The United States Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is authorized to conduct work on Lake Champlain and related areas.
The authorization date for the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program is extended from 2027 to 2032.

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