S. 4157 aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to enhance compensatory mitigation for fish and wildlife affected by civil works projects. The bill introduces the concept of a "contract," which involves agreements between the Secretary and mitigation...
Simple Explanation
S. 4157 wants to make sure fish and animals are better protected when big projects mess with their homes by planning how to fix things, like planting new trees. It also makes sure everyone follows the rules to protect water and nature while figuring out who should help fix things.