The bill appropriates $100,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) annual meeting, which will take place in the Twin Cities region on September 16, 17, and 18, 2025. This meeting aims to gather mayors from cities along the ten-state main stem Mississippi River corridor to discuss and implement important interstate policies related to disaster resilience, infrastructure, environmental restoration, and water security. Additionally, the event will engage federal and state partners, stakeholders, and international embassies to share best practices for watershed sustainability.

This appropriation is designated as a one-time funding measure to facilitate the meeting's costs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to address critical issues affecting the Mississippi River and its surrounding communities.