Creates a new program to clean up and protect the Ohio River Basin.
This bill would create a new program within the Environmental Protection Agency specifically for the Ohio River Basin. It would set aside $350 million each year for five years to pay for projects that improve water quality, protect wildlife, and reduce flood risks in the Ohio River and its surrounding areas. This means communities and ecosystems across 15 states would see dedicated efforts to restore the river.
Today, there is no dedicated federal program or office specifically focused on large-scale restoration and protection of the Ohio River Basin. If this bill passes, the Environmental Protection Agency would create an Ohio River National Program Office and an Ohio River Basin Restoration Program, with $350,000,000 set aside each year for five years to fund extensive clean-up and protection projects across 15 states.
HR 5966 · 119th Congress · November 7, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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