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Amendments · SAMDT 3039
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3039
To authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs directly associated with the removal and replacement of certain drinking water wells.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 3039 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment allows NASA to pay back the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for the costs of replacing its drinking water wells. It ensures the local community is not stuck with the bill for moving infrastructure potentially impacted by nearby federal operations.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
NASA Funding Authorization
Legally allows a federal agency to spend money on a local infrastructure project that it otherwise might not have the authority to fund.
POINT 02
Water Infrastructure Support
Helps maintain the town's drinking water system by covering the expenses of relocating or replacing wells.
POINT 03
Direct Reimbursement
Ensures that the town is paid back for costs specifically linked to this project rather than receiving a general grant.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 3039 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 3039 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Kaine to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3039 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Kaine to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3039
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedJul 28, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3039
To authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs directly associated with the removal and replacement of certain drinking water wells.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
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DAYS SINCE ACTION
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