Senate Bill 3796
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Ohio River Restoration Program Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 5, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill establishes the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program to enhance the ecological health of the Ohio River and its tributaries. It includes the establishment of an advisory council and a national program office within the Environmental Protection Agency, with a Program Director overseeing the program's implementation. The program aims to carry out projects to improve water quality, increase community resilience to natural disasters, protect wildlife habitat, and more. Funding of $350 million annually for the next five years is authorized, with provisions for interagency agreements and public engagement. The bill emphasizes consultation with stakeholders, including Tribal Governments and public input.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
3796
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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February 5, 2026
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02/05/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/05/2026
Introduced in Senate
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