Creates a new program to clean up the Ohio River Basin and improve water quality for millions.
This bill would create a new federal program and office to clean up the Ohio River Basin. It would set aside $350 million each year for five years to improve water quality, protect wildlife, and help communities in 15 states that rely on the river.
Today, there is no dedicated federal program or office within the Environmental Protection Agency specifically focused on large-scale restoration of the Ohio River Basin. This means there isn't a coordinated federal effort with dedicated funding for these projects. If this bill becomes law, it would create an Ohio River National Program Office and an Ohio River Basin Restoration Program within the EPA. It would also authorize $350,000,000 each year for five years (2027-2031). This funding would support projects aimed at improving water quality, protecting ecosystems, and helping communities in the 15 states that are part of the basin.
S 3796 · 119th Congress · February 5, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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