SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND LEAD EFFORT TO REVITALIZE & PROTECT HUDSON RIVER AND NEW YORK WATERWAYS; SENATORS RE-INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NY-NJ WATERSHED PROTECTION ACT TO HELP MILLIONS IN NEW FED FUNDING FLOW TO CONSERVE AND CLEANUP NY'S SCENIC WATERS

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"The New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act will turn the tide for the cleanup and restoration of our waterways from the Hudson River to Jamaica Bay and ensure the environmental beauty of our region flows for generations to come. New York's beautiful rivers and waterways generate billions in economic activity, provide critical pathways for both commerce and recreation, and improve the quality of life for millions of residents across the state. I am proud to co-sponsor of this important piece of legislation, which aims to address negative impacts of legacy pollution while placing the needs of frontline communities affected by environmental injustice at the forefront. I'll fight tooth and nail to get this across the finish line so we can set sail for a cleaner and more equitable future."

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