Executive order · Signed May 12, 2009

Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration

Executive Order 14428, signed September 16, 2026, revoked this order.

President Barack Obama signed it on May 12, 2009. Published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2009, 74 FR 23099.

Executive Order 13508
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  1. Jennifer A. KiggansRRepublicanVirginia · House · September 17, 2026

    Kiggans’ Statement on New Federal Approach to Improving Chesapeake Bay Water Quality

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order regarding “Providing meaningful water quality improvements through collaboration and oversight of federal support,” which repeals Obama-era EO 13508 and directs six federal agencies, including the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to take practical and effective action to support water quality improvements in”

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  2. Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDDemocratVirginia · House · September 17, 2026

    Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), co-chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, issued the following statement after President Trump revoked Executive Order 13508, which directed federal agencies to reduce water pollution from federal lands and facilities and to promote ecosystem conservation:”

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  3. Sarah ElfrethDDemocratMaryland · House · September 17, 2026

    Elfreth, Scott Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay

    “WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), co-chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, issued the following statement after President Trump revoked Executive Order 13508, which directed federal agencies to reduce water pollution from federal lands and facilities and to promote ecosystem conservation:”

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  4. Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.RRepublicanPennsylvania · House · September 16, 2026

    Bresnahan and President Trump Deliver on Promise to Reverse Obama-Era “Rain Tax” Mandate

    “This Executive Order removes the mandate established by Executive Order 13508, issued by President Obama, that threatened Northeastern Pennsylvania communities with fines if they did not comply. The Executive Order can be found here, and the fact sheet can be found here.”

    Named by: order number · Saved October 6, 2026 · Fingerprint 6525aaf9e22b5991

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